Chapter 7, Problem 7.117QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The subshell in which the highest energy electron enters in the ground state of ${}^{131}\text{I}$ and the similarity or dissimilarity in electronic configuration of ${}^{131}\text{I}$ and ${}^{127}\text{I}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Electronic configuration determines the electron distribution in an atom or a molecule. The entire periodic table is based upon the distribution of electrons in the atom.

To determine: The subshell in which the highest energy electron enters in the ground state of ${}^{131}\text{I}$ and the similarity or dissimilarity in electronic configuration of ${}^{131}\text{I}$ and ${}^{127}\text{I}$.