Chapter 8, Problem 8B.2DQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The electron configurations of many-electron atoms in terms of their location in the periodic table have to be outlined.

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.

$1\text{s}<2\text{s}<2\text{p}<3\text{s}<3\text{p}<4\text{s}<3\text{d}<4\text{p}<5\text{s}<4\text{d}<5\text{p}<6\text{s}$