How to determine electron configuration

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The discussion revolves around predicting the electron configuration of atoms, specifically using rubidium as an example. Participants are seeking resources and guidance to understand this topic beyond basic textbook explanations.

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  • Participants inquire about methods to predict electron configurations and express a desire for more advanced resources. There is a discussion about the adequacy of various textbooks and their explanations of related concepts.

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Several participants are sharing their experiences with different textbooks and resources, indicating a search for suitable materials. While some recommendations have been made, there is no explicit consensus on the best approach or resource for understanding electron configurations.

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Participants mention being past the level of typical textbooks and are looking for more in-depth study materials. There is a concern about the appropriateness of textbooks based on the specific college curriculum.

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-how would one predict electron configuration of an atom? (ex.Rb- [Ar]4s^2, 3d^10, 4p^6) ...How, help please
 
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professor said:
-how would one predict electron configuration of an atom? (ex.Rb- [Ar]4s^2, 3d^10, 4p^6) ...How, help please

this is pretty textbook...

do you have one readily available?
 
not one that explains this... I am kinda past the textbooks they lend me... this is more or less further study


(im trying to get a head start on some classes I am going to start in not too long, and want to understand this)
 
professor said:
not one that explains this... I am kinda past the textbooks they lend me... this is more or less further study


(im trying to get a head start on some classes I am going to start in not too long, and want to understand this)


oh, alright, then. i used the complete idiot's guide to chemistry to get a head start on my college chem classes. i think that all of this stuff is in there.

i would recommend the textbook my college used, but it would kinda suck to get it and then have to buy a different one, if the college you go to uses a different text.

but if you can find it dirt-cheap, chemistry by silberberg (3rd edition) has all the answers to your questions.
 
alright.. ill look into either, but i may have it (i googled it for a while)
 
professor said:
alright.. ill look into either, but i may have it (i googled it for a while)

beware, though. the complete idiot's guide kinda really blew it with the VSEPR and hybridization.

the textbook by silberberg presents that stuff in a WAY superior fashion.
 
do you know if...thinks*...oh yeah -zumdahl- is any good, i can get a hold of that should that be as in depth as possible? (its a textbook)
 
professor said:
do you know if...thinks*...oh yeah -zumdahl- is any good, i can get a hold of that should that be as in depth as possible? (its a textbook)

i honestly have no idea. someone else is going to have to give you an opinion on that one.
 

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