Chapter 12, Problem 16E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The electron configuration for ${\text{K}}^{+}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The electron configuration is the standard notation used to describe the electronic structure of an atom. Electronic configuration tells about the arrangement of the electrons in each sub shell and each orbital of an atom.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The electron configuration for ${\text{Ca}}^{2+}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The electron configuration is the standard notation used to describe the electronic structure of an atom. Electronic configuration tells about the arrangement of the electrons in each sub shell and each orbital of an atom.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The electron configuration for ${\text{Sc}}^{3+}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The electron configuration is the standard notation used to describe the electronic structure of an atom. Electronic configuration tells about the arrangement of the electrons in each sub shell and each orbital of an atom.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The electron configuration for ${\text{Ti}}^{4+}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The electron configuration is the standard notation used to describe the electronic structure of an atom. Electronic configuration tells about the arrangement of the electrons in each sub shell and each orbital of an atom.