Chapter 6, Problem 36A

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:To write the electronic configuration of boron.

Concept introduction:

The electron configuration of an element defines how its electrons are arranged throughout its atomic orbitals. Standard notation is used to represent atomic electron configurations, placing all electron-containing atomic subshells in sequential order. The number of electrons held by the subshell is indicated by superscript.

Answer to Problem 36A

  $1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^1$

Explanation of Solution

Atomic number of boron is $5$ . So, its electronic configuration is,

  $\text{B}\left(5\right):1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^1$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:To write the electronic configuration of arsenic.

Concept introduction:

The electron configuration of an element defines how its electrons are arranged throughout its atomic orbitals. Standard notation is used to represent atomic electron configurations, placing all electron-containing atomic subshells in sequential order. The number of electrons held by the subshell is indicated by superscript.

Answer to Problem 36A

  $\left[\text{Ar}\right]3d^{10}4s^{2}4p^3$

Explanation of Solution

Atomic number of Arsenic is $33$ . So, its electronic configuration is,

  $\text{As}\left(33\right):\left[\text{Ar}\right]3d^{10}4s^{2}4p^3$

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:To write the electronic configuration of fluorine.

Concept introduction:

The electron configuration of an element defines how its electrons are arranged throughout its atomic orbitals. Standard notation is used to represent atomic electron configurations, placing all electron-containing atomic subshells in sequential order. The number of electrons held by the subshell is indicated by superscript.

Answer to Problem 36A

  $1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^5$

Explanation of Solution

Atomic number of Fluorine is $9$ . So, its electronic configuration is,

  $\text{F}\left(9\right):1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^5$

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:To write the electronic configuration of zinc.

Concept introduction:

The electron configuration of an element defines how its electrons are arranged throughout its atomic orbitals. Standard notation is used to represent atomic electron configurations, placing all electron-containing atomic subshells in sequential order. The number of electrons held by the subshell is indicated by superscript.

Answer to Problem 36A

  $\left[\text{Ar}\right]3d^{10}4s^2$

Explanation of Solution

Atomic number of Zinc is $30$ . So, its electronic configuration is,

  $\text{Zn}\left(30\right):\left[\text{Ar}\right]3d^{10}4s^2$

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:To write the electronic configuration of aluminum.

Concept introduction:

The electron configuration of an element defines how its electrons are arranged throughout its atomic orbitals. Standard notation is used to represent atomic electron configurations, placing all electron-containing atomic subshells in sequential order. The number of electrons held by the subshell is indicated by superscript.

Answer to Problem 36A

  $\left[\text{Ne}\right]3s^{2}3p^1$

Explanation of Solution

Atomic number of aluminum is $13$ . So, its electronic configuration is,

  $\text{Al}\left(13\right):\left[\text{Ne}\right]3s^{2}3p^1$