Which of the following ion(s): Ga3+, Zn2+, Ge2+, and Ca2+, can have the following orbital box notation written using the normal electron filling-in order [Ar] ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓
Atomic Structure
The basic structure of an atom is defined as the component-level of atomic structure of an atom. Precisely speaking an atom consists of three major subatomic particles which are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Many theories have been stated for explaining the structure of an atom.
Shape of the D Orbital
Shapes of orbitals are an approximate representation of boundaries in space for finding electrons occupied in that respective orbital. D orbitals are known to have a clover leaf shape or dumbbell inside where electrons can be found.
Which of the following ion(s): Ga3+, Zn2+, Ge2+, and Ca2+, can have the following orbital box notation written using the normal electron filling-in order
[Ar]
| ↑↓ | ↑↓ | ↑↓ | ↑↓ | ↑↓ |
Zn2+ and Ca2+
Ga3+ only
Ca2+ and Ge2+
Zn2+ only
Ga3+ and Zn2+
Answer:
Configuration of Ca2+ = 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
Configuration of Zn2+ = [Ar] 3d10
Configuration of Ga3+ =[Ar]3d10
Configuration of Ge2+ =[Ar]3d104s2
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