Not sure what this is asking.-Electron Config.

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Start date Mar 5, 2010

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The discussion focuses on writing the electron configurations for the metal ions in the spinels CoAl2O4 and SnCo2O4. Participants clarify that the electron configurations should be written for the ions, taking into account their oxidation states. For CoAl2O4, cobalt (Co) typically has a +2 oxidation state, while aluminum (Al) has a +3 state. In SnCo2O4, cobalt remains +2, while tin (Sn) can vary but is often +4. The subscripts in the chemical formulas indicate the number of each ion present, but do not change the basic electron configuration format, which is written in the order of s, p, and d orbitals. The importance of considering the ionic charge when determining the electron configuration is emphasized to ensure accuracy.

Mar 5, 2010

el123

Write electron configuration of metal ions involved in these two spinels.

CoAl₂O₄

SnCo₂O₄

Do i just write the electron config in s,p,d for Al,Sn and Co?

Or do the subscripts change the way i write them?

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Mar 6, 2010

Char. Limit

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Just remember to factor in the fact that they are ions.

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