Question302 Electron Config
11. Write the order of sublevels in electron configuration ( $1 \mathrm{~s} \rightarrow \ldots$ up to at least 3 d ) and state how many electrons can fit in each of the $s, p$ and $d$ sublevels)

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STEP 1

1. We are working with the electron configuration of atoms.
2. The order of sublevels follows the Aufbau principle.
3. Each sublevel has a specific capacity for electrons.

STEP 2

1. List the order of sublevels according to the Aufbau principle.
2. State the electron capacity for each type of sublevel: $s$ , $p$ , and $d$ .

STEP 3

The order of sublevels is determined by increasing energy levels and follows the pattern:
$1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d, 4p, 5s, 4d, 5p, 6s, 4f, 5d, 6p, 7s, 5f, 6d, 7p$
For this problem, we need up to at least $3d$ :
$1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d$

STEP 4

The electron capacity for each type of sublevel is as follows:
- $s$ sublevel can hold a maximum of 2 electrons. - $p$ sublevel can hold a maximum of 6 electrons. - $d$ sublevel can hold a maximum of 10 electrons.
The order of sublevels up to $3d$ is:
$1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d$
The electron capacities are:
- $s$ : 2 electrons - $p$ : 6 electrons - $d$ : 10 electrons

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