Use noble gas notation to depict electron configurations for the following metals of the third transition series. (Express your answer using the noble gas notation. For example, the electron configuration of Li would be entered as [He]2s¹.) a. Tungsten, W. Tungsten is mainly used in the production of hard materials based on tungsten carbide. b. Gold, Au. Gold and its alloys are used in monetary exchange, jewelry, and investment.

Use noble gas notation to depict electron configurations for the following metals of the third transition series. (Express your answer using the noble gas notation. For example, the electron configuration of Li would be entered as [He]2s¹.) a. Tungsten, W. Tungsten is mainly used in the production of hard materials based on tungsten carbide. b. Gold, Au. Gold and its alloys are used in monetary exchange, jewelry, and investment.

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter5: Electron Configurations And The Periodic Table

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 139QRT

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