(a)
Interpretation:
The electronic configuration of the chlorine atom is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The arrangement of electrons in an atom is represented by the electronic configuration of the atom. The electronic configuration is written by following certain set of rules which arrange the orbitals of the atom in their correct order.
(b)
Interpretation:
The electronic configuration of the silicon atom
Concept introduction:
The arrangement of electrons in an atom is represented by the electronic configuration of the atom. The electronic configuration is written by following certain set of rules which arrange the orbitals of the atom in their correct order.
(c)
Interpretation:
The electronic configuration of the argon atom is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The arrangement of electrons in an atom is represented by the electronic configuration of the atom. The electronic configuration is written by following certain set of rules which arrange the orbitals of the atom in their correct order.
(d)
Interpretation:
The electronic configuration of the magnesium atom is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The arrangement of electrons in an atom is represented by the electronic configuration of the atom. The electronic configuration is written by following certain set of rules which arrange the orbitals of the atom in their correct order.
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