• Sneezycat@sopuli.xyz
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      2 months ago

      31 electrons if I can count, so Gallium?

      Although I’m pretty sure that electron configuration is made up

      Edit: nvm, see comment below, 47 electrons is right, been a long time since I last did chemistry :P

          • TempermentalAnomaly@lemmy.world
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            2 months ago

            It’s been over 20 years, but why is 5s1 4d10 a correct representation and not 5s2 4d9?

            Edit: is it because d10 is more stable than d9? But then s1 is less stable than s2.

            • mexicancartel@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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              2 months ago

              Half and full filled configurations are more stable. s1 is still half filled and d10 is full filled. The net effect it better stability even if s became a little less stable

        • frank@sopuli.xyz
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          2 months ago

          You’re right, according to online calcs. But man I can’t remember how to count these myself.

          Wanna explain for someone who didn’t have to do much chemistry?