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Suraj M
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We all know that the configuration of Cr is [Ar]4s¹3d⁵
now is this the Ground state or the excited state of Chromium ?
now is this the Ground state or the excited state of Chromium ?
You don't need to understand everything... yet!Suraj M said:I'm not really aware of all the terms mentioned on that website.
What I'm trying to say is that, as Mn has a configuration 4s²3d⁵ and comparing this to the configuration of the previous element Cr-4s¹3d⁵, its like saying that the differentiating electron entered the 4s orbital. Could I interpret it like that?blue_leaf77 said:I am not sure if I get what you meant in #5. The configuration of Mn is 4s23d⁵, so it's still belonging to d block, what's wrong with it.
Not really, because you're not simply adding an electron when going from Cr to Mn, you are also changing the nuclear charge. See for instance my posts in this previous thread.Suraj M said:What I'm trying to say is that, as Mn has a configuration 4s²3d⁵ and comparing this to the configuration of the previous element Cr-4s¹3d⁵, its like saying that the differentiating electron entered the 4s orbital. Could I interpret it like that?
The ground state configuration of Chromium (Cr) is [Ar] 3d5 4s1, meaning it has a total of 24 electrons. This configuration is also known as the electron configuration.
The expected configuration of Chromium (Cr) would be [Ar] 3d4 4s2. However, in order to achieve a more stable half-filled or fully-filled subshell, one electron from the 4s orbital moves to the 3d orbital. This results in the ground state configuration of [Ar] 3d5 4s1.
The ground state configuration of Chromium (Cr) is significant because it follows the Hund's rule, which states that the electrons will fill up orbitals of the same energy level with parallel spins before pairing up. This arrangement results in a more stable and lower energy state for the atom.
Chromium (Cr) is considered a transition metal because it has an incomplete d subshell in its ground state configuration. This makes it capable of exhibiting multiple oxidation states and forming complex compounds due to the availability of unfilled d orbitals.
The ground state configuration of Chromium (Cr) affects its chemical properties as it allows for the formation of multiple oxidation states and the ability to form complex compounds. It also makes Chromium (Cr) more reactive and capable of undergoing redox reactions due to the presence of unfilled d orbitals.