Chapter 6, Problem 83A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To write the electronic configuration of Americium.

Concept Introduction :

The electron configuration of an element defines how its electrons are arranged throughout its atomic orbitals. Standard notation is used to represent atomic electron configurations, placing all electron-containing atomic subshells in sequential order. The number of electrons held by the subshell is indicated by superscript.

Answer to Problem 83A

  $\text{Am}\left(95\right):1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^{6}3d^{10}4s^{2}4p^{6}4d^{10}4f^{14}5s^{2}5p^{6}5d^{10}5f^{7}6s^{2}6p^{6}7s^2$

Explanation of Solution

Americium (Am)s a synthetic element with radioactive properties. Its atomic number is 95. Its electronic configuration is as follows:

  $\text{Am}\left(95\right):1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^{6}3d^{10}4s^{2}4p^{6}4d^{10}4f^{14}5s^{2}5p^{6}5d^{10}5f^{7}6s^{2}6p^{6}7s^2$