In: Chemistry
Suppose an element has a valence of 2 and an
atomic number of 27. Based only on the quantum
numbers, how many electrons must be present in
the 3d energy level?
Atomic no 27 is Cobalt
Co - E.C = 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d7
Valency is 2 so it is Co^2+
Co^2+ - E.C = 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s0 3d7
No of electrons in 3d energy level will be 7 because the two electrons would be removed from outermost shell i.e 4s