Expanded Shells

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Jessica Esparza 2H
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Expanded Shells

Postby Jessica Esparza 2H » Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:22 pm

I understand the concept of why certain elements after period 3 can have expanded shells but what is the maximum number for these elements? And as a follow-up, how do you know it's that maximum number? Thank you!
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Justin Vayakone 1C
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Re: Expanded Shells

Postby Justin Vayakone 1C » Fri Nov 01, 2019 10:28 pm

Well d-subshells can hold 10 electrons, so I guess 18 could be the max? I don't think we need to worry about a max because we won't ever get to that point.
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Abigail_Hagen2G
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Re: Expanded Shells

Postby Abigail_Hagen2G » Sat Nov 02, 2019 1:58 pm

Yeah, it becomes the 18-electron rule to reach a noble gas configuration
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Jessica Esparza 2H
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Re: Expanded Shells

Postby Jessica Esparza 2H » Sat Nov 02, 2019 3:22 pm

Got it! Thanks!
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