How do I write electron configurations for transition metals?
To write electron configurations for transition metals, start with the atomic number and fill the orbitals according to the Aufbau principle.
Can you give me an example with iron?
Sure! Iron has an atomic number of 26. Its electron configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d⁶.
What about the exceptions like chromium and copper?
Great question! Chromium (Cr) has an electron configuration of 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s¹ 3d⁵, and copper (Cu) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s¹ 3d¹⁰ due to stability preferences.
Why do they have these exceptions?
The exceptions occur because half-filled and fully filled d-orbitals provide extra stability, which is favored in these cases.
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