Chapter 22, Problem 22.96AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The electronic configuration and number of unpaired electrons for ${\text{Gd}}^{3+}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The atomic number of Gadolinium $\left(\text{Gd}\right)$ is $64$. The atomic number of Gadolinium in its $3+$ state is ,

$\begin{array}{c}{\text{Gd}}^{3+}=64-3\\ =61\end{array}$

To determine: The electronic configuration and number of unpaired electrons for ${\text{Gd}}^{3+}$.