The electron configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹⁰5p⁶ corresponds to the element Xenon (Xe), with atomic number 54. It should be noted that this configuration represents the electron arrangement in xenon’s ground state, where all available orbitals are filled up to the fifth energy level.
Electron Configuration to Element Calculator
Electron Configuration | Element |
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1s² | Helium (He) |
1s²2s² | Beryllium (Be) |
1s²2s²2p⁶ | Neon (Ne) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s² | Magnesium (Mg) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶ | Argon (Ar) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s² | Calcium (Ca) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹ | Scandium (Sc) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d² | Titanium (Ti) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d³ | Vanadium (V) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁴ | Chromium (Cr) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁵ | Manganese (Mn) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁶ | Iron (Fe) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁷ | Cobalt (Co) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁸ | Nickel (Ni) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d⁹ | Copper (Cu) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰ | Zinc (Zn) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p¹ | Gallium (Ga) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p² | Germanium (Ge) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p³ | Arsenic (As) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁴ | Selenium (Se) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁵ | Bromine (Br) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶ | Krypton (Kr) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s¹ | Rubidium (Rb) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s² | Strontium (Sr) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹ | Yttrium (Y) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d² | Zirconium (Zr) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d³ | Niobium (Nb) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d⁴ | Molybdenum (Mo) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d⁵ | Technetium (Tc) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d⁶ | Ruthenium (Ru) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d⁷ | Rhodium (Rh) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d⁸ | Palladium (Pd) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d⁹ | Silver (Ag) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹⁰ | Cadmium (Cd) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹⁰5p¹ | Indium (In) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹⁰5p² | Tin (Sn) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹⁰5p³ | Antimony (Sb) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹⁰5p⁴ | Tellurium (Te) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹⁰5p⁵ | Iodine (I) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹⁰5p⁶ | Xenon (Xe) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹⁰5p⁶6s¹ | Cesium (Cs) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹⁰5p⁶6s² | Barium (Ba) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s² | Lanthanum (La) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d¹⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹ | Cerium (Ce) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f² | Praseodymium (Pr) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f³ | Neodymium (Nd) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f⁴ | Promethium (Pm) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f⁵ | Samarium (Sm) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f⁶ | Europium (Eu) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f⁷ | Gadolinium (Gd) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f⁸ | Terbium (Tb) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f⁹ | Dysprosium (Dy) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁰ | Holmium (Ho) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹¹ | Erbium (Er) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹² | Thulium (Tm) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹³ | Ytterbium (Yb) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴ | Lutetium (Lu) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹ | Hafnium (Hf) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d² | Tantalum (Ta) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d³ | Tungsten (W) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d⁴ | Rhenium (Re) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d⁵ | Osmium (Os) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d⁶ | Iridium (Ir) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d⁷ | Platinum (Pt) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d⁸ | Gold (Au) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d⁹ | Mercury (Hg) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁰ | Thallium (Tl) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹¹ | Lead (Pb) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹² | Bismuth (Bi) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹³ | Thorium (Th) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴ | Uranium (U) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴6p¹ | Neptunium (Np) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴6p² | Plutonium (Pu) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴6p³ | Americium (Am) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴6p⁴ | Curium (Cm) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴6p⁵ | Berkelium (Bk) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴6p⁶ | Californium (Cf) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴6p⁶7s¹ | Einsteinium (Es) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴6p⁶7s² | Fermium (Fm) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴6p⁶7s²4f¹ | Mendelevium (Md) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴6p⁶7s²4f² | Nobelium (No) |
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶5s²4d²⁰5p⁶6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁴6p⁶7s²4f³ | Lawrencium (Lr) |
FAQs
1. How do you determine the element from an electron configuration? The electron configuration represents the distribution of electrons in an atom’s energy levels and sublevels. To determine the element from an electron configuration, you need to count the total number of electrons and then match it to the atomic number of an element on the periodic table. Each element has a unique atomic number, which corresponds to the number of protons in its nucleus and is equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom of that element.
2. What is the electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2 corresponds to an atom of? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Silicon (Si), which has an atomic number of 14.
3. Which element is this 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁵? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Bromine (Br), which has an atomic number of 35.
4. How do you find electron configuration without a periodic table? To find the electron configuration without a periodic table, you can use the Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, and Hund’s rule. Start with the 1s orbital and sequentially fill orbitals with electrons according to these rules. For example, after 1s², fill 2s², 2p⁶, 3s², and so on until you’ve filled the correct number of electrons for the element you’re interested in.
5. How do you identify an element? To identify an element, you can use various methods, including its atomic number, chemical properties, and physical properties. The atomic number uniquely identifies an element. Additionally, elements have distinct chemical properties, such as how they react with other elements or compounds, and physical properties like melting point, boiling point, and density.
6. How do you find the identity of an element? You find the identity of an element by determining its atomic number, which is equivalent to the number of protons in its nucleus. The atomic number uniquely identifies each element.
7. How many valence electrons are in an atom with the configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p²? There are 2 + 2 + 6 = 10 valence electrons in this atom.
8. What element has the electron configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Chlorine (Cl), which has an atomic number of 17.
9. What element is denoted by the following electron configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Argon (Ar), which has an atomic number of 18.
10. Which element has an electron configuration of 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Sodium (Na), which has an atomic number of 11.
11. What is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Krypton (Kr), which has an atomic number of 36.
12. Why do we write 4s after 3d? The electron configuration notation is based on the energy levels and sublevels of electrons. The 4s sublevel has a slightly lower energy than the 3d sublevel, so it is filled before the 3d sublevel.
13. What is the easiest way to remember electronic configuration? One way to remember electronic configurations is to use the periodic table as a guide. Start from hydrogen (atomic number 1) and work your way up, following the rules of Aufbau, Pauli exclusion, and Hund’s rule. Practice and repetition can help in memorizing common electronic configurations.
14. How do you solve electron configuration step by step? To solve electron configurations, start with the lowest energy level (n=1) and follow the rules for filling orbitals: Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, and Hund’s rule. Continue filling orbitals in order of increasing energy level until you’ve assigned all the electrons.
15. How do I find the number of electrons using the periodic table? The number of electrons in an element can be determined by its atomic number, which is found on the periodic table. Each element’s atomic number corresponds to the number of electrons in a neutral atom of that element.
16. What are the 7 diatomic elements? The seven diatomic elements are hydrogen (H₂), nitrogen (N₂), oxygen (O₂), fluorine (F₂), chlorine (Cl₂), bromine (Br₂), and iodine (I₂). These elements naturally exist as diatomic molecules in their elemental forms.
17. How do you find the name of an element from the atomic number? You can find the name of an element from its atomic number by referring to the periodic table. Each element is listed in order of increasing atomic number, along with its name and symbol.
18. What is an example of an electron configuration? An example of an electron configuration is the configuration for carbon, which is 1s²2s²2p². This represents the distribution of electrons in a carbon atom’s energy levels and sublevels.
19. How do you identify elements and compounds? Elements are substances composed of only one type of atom, while compounds are substances composed of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together. You can identify elements by their unique atomic number, and compounds by their chemical formulas.
20. Can you always determine what the element is by the number of electrons? Yes, you can determine the element by the number of electrons, as long as you know the atomic number of the element. The atomic number uniquely identifies each element, and it corresponds to the number of electrons in a neutral atom of that element.
21. How do you find the identity element of a group? The identity element of a group, in abstract algebra, is an element that, when combined with any other element in the group, leaves that element unchanged. It is typically denoted as “e” or “1.” The identity element can be found by examining the group’s operation (e.g., addition or multiplication) and identifying which element behaves as the identity element.
22. What element is 1s²2s²2p⁶? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Neon (Ne), which has an atomic number of 10.
23. What element is 1s²2s²2p²? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Carbon (C), which has an atomic number of 6.
24. What element is Kr 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p³? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Xenon (Xe), which has an atomic number of 54.
25. What is the electron configuration of 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s¹3d⁵? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Chromium (Cr), which has an atomic number of 24.
26. What is the element with an electron configuration of 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Calcium (Ca), which has an atomic number of 20.
27. What is the electron configuration of 1s²2s²2p⁴? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Oxygen (O), which has an atomic number of 8.
28. What is the atomic number of the element with 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³ electronic configuration? The atomic number of the element with this electronic configuration is 15, and it corresponds to Phosphorus (P).
29. Which of the following elements has the electronic configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³? The element with the electronic configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³ is Phosphorus (P).
30. What element has the electron configuration of 1s²2s²2p⁵3s¹? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Nitrogen (N), which has an atomic number of 7.
31. What electron configuration is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²4d¹⁰4p⁵? This electron configuration corresponds to the element Iodine (I), which has an atomic number of 53.
32. Do you fill 4s or 3d first? In the electron configuration, 4s is filled before 3d. This is due to the order of increasing energy levels.
33. Does 4s always fill before 3d? Yes, 4s typically fills before 3d in electron configurations, following the Aufbau principle.
34. Do I write 4s or 3d first? You write 4s before 3d in electron configurations because 4s has a lower energy level than 3d.
35. What is the rule of electronic configuration? The rule of electronic configuration involves filling electron orbitals in order of increasing energy levels and following the Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, and Hund’s rule to determine the arrangement of electrons in an atom.
36. How can I memorize atomic numbers fast? To memorize atomic numbers quickly, you can create mnemonic devices, use flashcards, or create a periodic table chart that you review regularly. Grouping elements with similar atomic numbers can also help in memorization.
37. Why is electron configuration so hard? Electron configuration can be challenging because it involves understanding the organization of electrons in energy levels and sublevels based on complex principles. Additionally, it requires memorization of the order in which electrons fill orbitals.
38. What is electron configuration for dummies? Electron configuration for dummies simplifies the concept of how electrons are arranged in atoms. It involves filling electron orbitals from lower to higher energy levels, following certain rules, and using the periodic table as a reference.
39. How do you arrange electrons in electronic configuration? Electrons are arranged in electronic configurations by filling orbitals in order of increasing energy, following the Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle (maximum of 2 electrons per orbital with opposite spins), and Hund’s rule (filling degenerate orbitals singly before pairing).
40. What is the order of simple electron configuration? The order of filling electron orbitals in a simple electron configuration is 1s², 2s², 2p⁶, 3s², 3p⁶, 4s², and so on, following the increasing energy levels.
41. What is the easiest way to find the number of electrons? The easiest way to find the number of electrons in an element is to look up its atomic number on the periodic table. The atomic number is equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom of that element.
42. How do you find protons, neutrons, and electrons of an element?
- Protons: The number of protons is equal to the atomic number of the element.
- Electrons: The number of electrons is also equal to the atomic number.
- Neutrons: To find the number of neutrons, subtract the atomic number from the mass number (usually a whole number found on the periodic table).
43. How many electrons are in each orbital? Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, as dictated by the Pauli exclusion principle.
44. How do you memorize 7 diatomic elements? To memorize the 7 diatomic elements (H₂, N₂, O₂, F₂, Cl₂, Br₂, I₂), you can use mnemonic phrases like “Have No Fear Of Ice Cold Beer,” where the initial letter of each word corresponds to the element’s symbol.
45. What elements cannot exist alone? Elements that cannot exist alone under normal conditions are highly reactive and form diatomic molecules. These include hydrogen (H₂), nitrogen (N₂), oxygen (O₂), fluorine (F₂), chlorine (Cl₂), bromine (Br₂), and iodine (I₂).
46. Do all gases have 2 atoms? No, not all gases have 2 atoms in their molecules. While diatomic gases like hydrogen (H₂), oxygen (O₂), and nitrogen (N₂) consist of two atoms per molecule, other gases can have different numbers of atoms in their molecules. For example, carbon dioxide (CO₂) has three atoms (one carbon and two oxygen), and methane (CH₄) has four atoms (one carbon and four hydrogen).
47. How to remember all 118 elements? To remember all 118 elements, you can create a systematic study plan, use memory aids like flashcards or mnemonic devices, and practice regularly. Grouping elements by their properties or atomic numbers can also help in memorization.
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