F block
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F block
Does the f-block follow the same pattern as the d-block when writing out the electron configuration of elements? For example, the f-block energy level would be one minus the energy level of the s-block?
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Re: F block
Hi,
The f-block actually follows a similar rule to the d-block, but slightly different. The energy level is represented as (n-2) for the f-block whereas it is (n-1) for the d-block. For instance, for lead, Pb, the electron configuration would be [Xe] 6s^2 4f^14 5d^10 6p^2.
I hope this helps!
The f-block actually follows a similar rule to the d-block, but slightly different. The energy level is represented as (n-2) for the f-block whereas it is (n-1) for the d-block. For instance, for lead, Pb, the electron configuration would be [Xe] 6s^2 4f^14 5d^10 6p^2.
I hope this helps!
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Re: F block
By "one minus the energy level of the s-block", are you talking about how 3d follows 4s and it appears as (n-1)d ns?
If so, you might be looking for this graph below.
You can see 4f follows 6s. So it should be (n-2)f (n-1)d ns np.
E.g. Radon: [Xe] 4f14, 5d10, 6s2, 6p6
If so, you might be looking for this graph below.
You can see 4f follows 6s. So it should be (n-2)f (n-1)d ns np.
E.g. Radon: [Xe] 4f14, 5d10, 6s2, 6p6
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Re: F block
Hello,
The f-block actually follows (n-2), starting at the 6th energy level (so the first f block would be 4f).
Hope this helps.
The f-block actually follows (n-2), starting at the 6th energy level (so the first f block would be 4f).
Hope this helps.
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