(a)
Interpretation:
The electronic configuration of the given element by using the symbol of the previous noble gas is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The distribution of the electrons that exists in the atomic orbital of an atom is collectively known as electronic configuration. The description of every electron that is moving freely in an orbital is given by the electronic configuration of that atom.
Answer to Problem 61QAP
The electronic configuration of the given element, scandium, is
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of scandium that has
This electronic configuration is shown by using the symbol of the noble gas, argon
(b)
Interpretation:
The electronic configuration of the given element by using the symbol of the previous noble gas is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The distribution of the electrons that exists in the atomic orbital of an atom is collectively known as electronic configuration. The description of every electron that is moving freely in an orbital is given by the electronic configuration of that atom.
Answer to Problem 61QAP
The electronic configuration of the given element, yttrium, is
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of yttrium that has atomic number equal to
This electronic configuration is shown by using the symbol of the noble gas, krypton
(c)
Interpretation:
The electronic configuration of the given element by using the symbol of the previous noble gas is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The distribution of the electrons that exists in the atomic orbital of an atom is collectively known as electronic configuration. The description of every electron that is moving freely in an orbital is given by the electronic configuration of that atom.
Answer to Problem 61QAP
The electronic configuration of the given element, lanthanum, is
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of lanthanum that has atomic number equal to
This electronic configuration is shown by using the symbol of the noble gas, xenon
(d)
Interpretation:
The electronic configuration of the given element by using the symbol of the previous noble gas is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The distribution of the electrons that exists in the atomic orbital of an atom is collectively known as electronic configuration. The description of every electron that is moving freely in an orbital is given by the electronic configuration of that atom.
Answer to Problem 61QAP
The electronic configuration of the given element, actinium, is
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of actinium that has atomic number equal to
This electronic configuration is shown by using the symbol of the noble gas, radon
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