How to determine electron configuration

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To predict the electron configuration of an atom, one can refer to established methods and resources, such as textbooks. Users in the discussion seek advanced materials beyond basic textbooks, expressing a desire for deeper understanding in preparation for upcoming chemistry classes. Recommendations include "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry" and "Chemistry" by Silberberg, with the latter noted for its superior explanations of concepts like VSEPR and hybridization. There is also curiosity about the quality of the Zumdahl textbook for in-depth study. Overall, participants emphasize the importance of finding the right resources to grasp electron configurations effectively.
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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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