What is the electron configuration for nickel, whose atomic number is 28? Chemistry Electron Configuration Electron Configuration 1 Answer BRIAN M. Jul 2, 2016 Ni=1s22s22p63s23p64s23d8 Ni=[Ar]4s23d8 Explanation: Nickel is in the 4th energy level, d block, 7th column, this means that the electron configuration will end 3d8 with the d orbital being one level lower than the energy level it is on. Ni=1s22s22p63s23p64s23d8 Ni=[Ar]4s23d8 Answer link Related questions How do electron configurations in the same group compare? How do the electron configurations of transition metals differ from those of other elements? How do electron configurations affect properties and trends of a compound? What is the electron configuration for a sodium ion? What is the electron configuration for a nitride ion? What is the electron configuration of chromium? What is the electron configuration of copper? What is Hund's Rule? What is the ground state electron configuration of the element germanium? What are some examples of electron configurations? See all questions in Electron Configuration Impact of this question 172996 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License