In an alternate universe, atomic orbitals and quantum numbers are the same as in our own, with the exception that the angular momentum quantum number (1) at a given n-value ranges from 0 to n. Provide the electron configuration for element 16, using the format Is2-2s2-2p6. Note that the numbers of electrons in a given orbital type in thus hypothetical universe may be different from those in our own universe. Answer:

In an alternate universe, atomic orbitals and quantum numbers are the same as in our own, with the exception that the angular momentum quantum number (1) at a given n-value ranges from 0 to n. Provide the electron configuration for element 16, using the format Is2-2s2-2p6. Note that the numbers of electrons in a given orbital type in thus hypothetical universe may be different from those in our own universe. Answer:

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Chapter5: Electron Configurations And The Periodic Table

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