What is the electronic configuration of atomic chromium, Z=24?

1 Answer
Jul 1, 2017

Well for the chromium atom, Z=24, we gots........

Explanation:

1s22s22p63s23p64s13d5

This is an unusual config......and Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity operates; half-filled electronic orbitals are somewhat stabilized. In 1st year chem, you probably would not have to know this......in 2nd year inorganic chem., you would have to know this.

Upon ionization, the 4s and 3d electrons are removed to give Cr2+, 1s22s22p63s23p63d4; Cr3+, 1s22s22p63s23p63d3.