-Write the electron configuration for each of the following: a. lithium Li-13225 b. sodium na-1s22522035! c. potassium

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Please help with this prelab. I also don't feel that I'm totally understanding electron configuration. Thanks!
Pre-Lab Study Questions 7
1. Why does a sodium street lamp give offa yellow color, whereas a neon light gives off a red color?
2. Describe the energy levels of electrons in an atom.
3. Why do some elements produce colorful flames?
4. How can you identify an unknown element using a flame test?
5. Write the electron configuration for each of the following:
a. lithium
Li-622s
b. sodium
na-1s22522035!
c. potassium
6. Why do the electron configurations in Question 5 all end with the same sublevel notation?
Transcribed Image Text:Pre-Lab Study Questions 7 1. Why does a sodium street lamp give offa yellow color, whereas a neon light gives off a red color? 2. Describe the energy levels of electrons in an atom. 3. Why do some elements produce colorful flames? 4. How can you identify an unknown element using a flame test? 5. Write the electron configuration for each of the following: a. lithium Li-622s b. sodium na-1s22522035! c. potassium 6. Why do the electron configurations in Question 5 all end with the same sublevel notation?
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5) The elements given are lithium, sodium and potassium.

 

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