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Niobium (Nb: Z = 41) has an anomalous ground-state
Chapter 8, Problem 62P(choose chapter or problem)
Niobium (Nb: Z = 41) has an anomalous ground-state electron configuration for a Group 5B(5) element: [Kr] 5s14d4. What is the expected electron configuration for elements in this group? Draw partial orbital diagrams 10 show how paramagnetic measurements could support niobium’s actual configuration.
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QUESTION: Problem 62P
Niobium (Nb: Z = 41) has an anomalous ground-state electron configuration for a Group 5B(5) element: [Kr] 5s14d4. What is the expected electron configuration for elements in this group? Draw partial orbital diagrams 10 show how paramagnetic measurements could support niobium’s actual configuration.
ANSWER:
Solution 62P:
Step 1: Here, we are going to explain the expected electron configuration for Nb.
The electronic configuration of Nb is [Kr] 4d45s