Chapter 5, Problem 54E

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(a)

Interpretation:

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{He}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The arrangement of electrons in the energy sublevels is explained by the electron configuration of an atom. The electron configuration of an atom can be written according to the arrangement of energy levels as shown below.

$1s<2s<2p<3s<3p<4s<3d<4p<5s<4d<5p<6s$

Answer to Problem 54E

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{He}$ is $1s$.

Explanation of Solution

The symbol $\text{He}$ stands for helium. According to the periodic table, $\text{He}$ is in the $1s$ sublevel. The highest energy sublevel for helium can be represented by the position of helium in the periodic table. Therefore, the highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{He}$ is $1s$.

Conclusion

The highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{He}$ is $1s$.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{K}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The arrangement of electrons in the energy sublevels is explained by the electron configuration of an atom. The electron configuration of an atom can be written according to the arrangement of energy levels as shown below.

$1s<2s<2p<3s<3p<4s<3d<4p<5s<4d<5p<6s$

Answer to Problem 54E

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{K}$ is $4s$.

Explanation of Solution

The symbol $\text{K}$ stands for potassium. According to the periodic table, $\text{K}$ is in the $4s$ sublevel. The highest energy sublevel for potassium can be represented by the position of potassium in the periodic table. Therefore, the highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{K}$ is $4s$.

Conclusion

The highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{K}$ is $4s$.

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(c)

Interpretation:

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{U}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The arrangement of electrons in the energy sublevels is explained by the electron configuration of an atom. The electron configuration of an atom can be written according to the arrangement of energy levels as shown below.

$1s<2s<2p<3s<3p<4s<3d<4p<5s<4d<5p<6s$

Answer to Problem 54E

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{U}$ is $5f$.

Explanation of Solution

The symbol $\text{U}$ stands for uranium. According to the periodic table, $\text{U}$ is in the $5f$ sublevel. The highest energy sublevel for uranium can be represented by the position of uranium in the periodic table. Therefore, the highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{U}$ is $5f$.

Conclusion

The highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{U}$ is $5f$.

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(d)

Interpretation:

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{Pd}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The arrangement of electrons in the energy sublevels is explained by the electron configuration of an atom. The electron configuration of an atom can be written according to the arrangement of energy levels as shown below.

$1s<2s<2p<3s<3p<4s<3d<4p<5s<4d<5p<6s$

Answer to Problem 54E

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{Pd}$ is $4d$.

Explanation of Solution

The symbol $\text{Pd}$ stands for palladium. According to the periodic table, $\text{Pd}$ is in the $4d$ sublevel. The highest energy sublevel for palladium can be represented by the position of palladium in the periodic table. Therefore, the highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{Pd}$ is $4d$.

Conclusion

The highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{Pd}$ is $4d$.

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(e)

Interpretation:

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{Be}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The arrangement of electrons in the energy sublevels is explained by the electron configuration of an atom. The electron configuration of an atom can be written according to the arrangement of energy levels as shown below.

$1s<2s<2p<3s<3p<4s<3d<4p<5s<4d<5p<6s$

Answer to Problem 54E

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{Be}$ is $2s$.

Explanation of Solution

The symbol $\text{Be}$ stands for beryllium. According to the periodic table, $\text{Be}$ is in the $2s$ sublevel. The highest energy sublevel for beryllium can be represented by the position of beryllium in the periodic table. Therefore, the highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{Be}$ is $2s$.

Conclusion

The highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{Be}$ is $2s$.

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(f)

Interpretation:

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{Co}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The arrangement of electrons in the energy sublevels is explained by the electron configuration of an atom. The electron configuration of an atom can be written according to the arrangement of energy levels as shown below.

$1s<2s<2p<3s<3p<4s<3d<4p<5s<4d<5p<6s$

Answer to Problem 54E

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{Co}$ is $3d$.

Explanation of Solution

The symbol $\text{Co}$ stands for cobalt. According to the periodic table, $\text{Co}$ is in the $3d$ sublevel. The highest energy sublevel for cobalt can be represented by the position of cobalt in the periodic table. Therefore, the highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{Co}$ is $3d$.

Conclusion

The highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{Co}$ is $3d$.

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(g)

Interpretation:

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{Si}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The arrangement of electrons in the energy sublevels is explained by the electron configuration of an atom. The electron configuration of an atom can be written according to the arrangement of energy levels as shown below.

$1s<2s<2p<3s<3p<4s<3d<4p<5s<4d<5p<6s$

Answer to Problem 54E

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{Si}$ is $3p$.

Explanation of Solution

The symbol $\text{Si}$ stands for silicon. According to the periodic table, $\text{Si}$ is in the $3p$ sublevel. The highest energy sublevel for silicon can be represented by the position of silicon in the periodic table. Therefore, the highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{Si}$ is $3p$.

Conclusion

The highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{Si}$ is $3p$.

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(h)

Interpretation:

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{Pt}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The arrangement of electrons in the energy sublevels is explained by the electron configuration of an atom. The electron configuration of an atom can be written according to the arrangement of energy levels as shown below.

$1s<2s<2p<3s<3p<4s<3d<4p<5s<4d<5p<6s$

Answer to Problem 54E

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{Pt}$ is $5d$.

Explanation of Solution

The symbol $\text{Pt}$ stands for platinum. According to the periodic table, $\text{Pt}$ is in the $5d$ sublevel. The highest energy sublevel for platinum can be represented by the position of platinum in the periodic table. Therefore, the highest energy sublevel filled by the $\text{Pt}$ is $5d$.

Conclusion

The highest energy sublevel for $\text{Pt}$ is $5d$.