Chapter 23, Problem 23.10P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The electronic configuration of Vanadium has to be written.  Using the location of Vanadium element in the periodic table.

Concept introduction:

The transition elements in Periods 4 and 5 have a general electron configuration of

  $\left[\text{noble gas}\right]{\text{ns}}^{\text{2}}\left(\text{n– 1}\right){\text{d}}^{\text{x}}\text{.}$

Transition elements in Periods 6 and 7 have a general electron configuration of

  $\left[\text{noble gas}\right]{\text{ns}}^{\text{2}}\left(\text{n– 2}\right){\text{f}}^{\text{14}}\left(\text{n– 1}\right){\text{d}}^{\text{x}}\text{.}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The electronic configuration of Yttrium has to be written.  Using the location of Yttrium element in the periodic table.

Concept introduction:

The transition elements in Periods 4 and 5 have a general electron configuration of

  $\left[\text{noble gas}\right]{\text{ns}}^{\text{2}}\left(\text{n– 1}\right){\text{d}}^{\text{x}}\text{.}$

Transition elements in Periods 6 and 7 have a general electron configuration of

  $\left[\text{noble gas}\right]{\text{ns}}^{\text{2}}\left(\text{n– 2}\right){\text{f}}^{\text{14}}\left(\text{n– 1}\right){\text{d}}^{\text{x}}\text{.}$

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The electronic configuration of Mercury has to be written.  Using the location of Mercury element in the periodic table.

Concept introduction:

The transition elements in Periods 4 and 5 have a general electron configuration of

  $\left[\text{noble gas}\right]{\text{ns}}^{\text{2}}\left(\text{n– 1}\right){\text{d}}^{\text{x}}\text{.}$

Transition elements in Periods 6 and 7 have a general electron configuration of

  $\left[\text{noble gas}\right]{\text{ns}}^{\text{2}}\left(\text{n– 2}\right){\text{f}}^{\text{14}}\left(\text{n– 1}\right){\text{d}}^{\text{x}}\text{.}$