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can anybody tell me why i need electron configuration, and what it is used for??

2007-10-13 15:39:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics Chemistry

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Electron configuration is used to show the probable location of the valence electrons in an atom and to predict the chemical properties of that atom. If we know how the atom will react we can make use of these properties in forming new compounds.

2007-10-13 15:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0 0

The electron configuration helps us understand the position of each element in the periodic scale. It can also be used to predict some chemical properties. All chemical reactions depend on the electron configuration of each element. If you don't learn the electron configuration topic, the entire field of chemistry will remain a mystery.

2007-10-13 16:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by brandlet 2 · 0 0

I am not a scientist; however, I do remember somewhat about this electron configuration stuff back in high school. If I am not mistaken, the electron configuration is the break of any element. For example, what is the electron configuration for Niacin or Potassium? Scientist like to go deep, or should I say scientist like to get rid of all the fluff.

2007-10-13 15:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Law 1 · 0 0

digital configuration of Carbon (C), Nitrogen(N), Oxygen(O) are as follows: C(6)- 1s2 2s2 2Px1 2Py1 N(7)- 1s2 2s2 2Px1 2Py1 2Pz1 O(8)- 1s2 2s2 2Px2 2Py1 2Pz1 right here, Carbon has 2 electrons in its 2p subshell. So, there is an threat to make solid 0.5-crammed P orbital in the final shell of Carbon by using gaining a million electron. So, to income stability Carbon can truthfully benefit a million electron. on the otherhand, Nitrogen has already 0.5-crammed P orbital in the final shell. So, it won't settle for extra electrons because of the fact this is solid sufficient. to income extra electrons it has to interrupt its stability. it quite is why, Nitrogen is way less advantageous(extra effective) than that of Carbon In case of Oxygen, there r 4 electrons in P orbital. this is neither 0.5-crammed nor complete-crammed. So this is no longer solid sufficient to income extra electrons. So, oxygen additionally can benefit extra electrons in its outermost shell ensuing in a extra advantageous eelectronic affinity than Nitrogen. as a result, digital affinity of Nitrogen> Carbon & Oxygen

2016-12-18 06:53:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

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