e- configuration of Pd and Ni

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DTingey_1C
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e- configuration of Pd and Ni

Postby DTingey_1C » Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:04 pm

Why is the e- configuration of Ni: [Ar] 3d8 4s2 while Pd is: [Kr] 4d10? Why isn't Ni [Ar] 3d10 like Pd is?
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DTingey_1C
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Re: e- configuration of Pd and Ni

Postby DTingey_1C » Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:08 pm

And why is copper: [Ar] 3d10 4s1 instead of [Ar] 3d9 4s2?
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Jamie Lee 1F
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Re: e- configuration of Pd and Ni

Postby Jamie Lee 1F » Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:17 pm

There are several elements that are anomalies when it comes to electron configuration, such as Copper, Silver, Gold, Palladium, Chromium, and Molybdenum. These elements designate more electrons to their d-subshells from the s-subshells for more stability. Unfortunately, you just have to know which ones don't comply with the normal rules.
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