Chapter 8, Problem 8.36P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The condensed electron configuration and the group number with the help of the partial(valence level) orbital diagram of following is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The partial orbital diagram is the one that shows the distribution of valence electrons only.

The condensed electronic configuration is a way to write the electronic configuration where the inner shell configurations are compressed to the nearest noble gas configuration and only the valence shell configuration is written in the expanded form.

The group number tells about the group to which the concerned element belongs. The number of valence electrons is equal to the group number.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The condensed electron configuration and the group number with the help of the partial(valence level) orbital diagram of following is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The partial orbital diagram is the one that shows the distribution of valence electrons only.

The condensed electronic configuration is a way to write the electronic configuration where the inner shell configurations are compressed to the nearest noble gas configuration and only the valence shell configuration is written in the expanded form.

The group number tells about the group to which the concerned element belongs.