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Identifying Incorrect Ground-State Electron Configurations and Providi
Chapter 7, Problem 7.76(choose chapter or problem)
The ground-state electron configurations listed here are incorrect. Explain what mistakes have been made in each and write the correct electron configurations.
Al: \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^4 3s^2 3p^3\)
B: \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^5\)
F: \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^6\)
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QUESTION:
The ground-state electron configurations listed here are incorrect. Explain what mistakes have been made in each and write the correct electron configurations.
Al: \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^4 3s^2 3p^3\)
B: \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^5\)
F: \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^6\)
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
Given data:
The ground-state electron configurations listed here are incorrect. Explain what mistakes have been made in each and write the correct electron configurations.
Al: \(1{{s}^{2}}\ 2{{s}^{2}}\ 2{{p}^{4}}\ 3{{s}^{2}}\ 3{{p}^{3}}\)
B: \(1{{s}^{2}}\ 2{{s}^{2}}\ 2{{p}^{5}}\)
F: \(1{{s}^{2}}\ 2{{s}^{2}}\ 2{{p}^{6}}\)
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Identifying Incorrect Ground-State Electron Configurations and Providi
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This video delves into the significance of electron configurations in understanding an atom's chemical behavior. It examines and corrects inaccuracies in the electron configurations of Aluminium (Al), Boron (B), and Fluorine (F). For instance, the electron configuration for Aluminium is initially presented with an incorrect number of electrons in the 2p subshell, stressing the importance of adhering to the rules of electron configuration for precise atomic representation.