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Chemistry · Unit 1 · Properties and structure of atoms · Atomic structure

Determine full and condensed electron configurations for atoms and ions up to Z = 36, e.g. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5 and [Ne]3s2 3p5.

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Determine the condensed electron configuration for a neutral chromium atom (Cr, Z = 24).

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Determine the condensed electron configuration for the sulfide ion, S²⁻ (Z = 16).

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