Question

What is the ground state shorthand notation for mercury (Hg)?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Electronic configuration is defined as the distribution of electrons in the energy levels around an atomic nucleus.

Atomic number helps in determining the electronic distribution  of an atom.

We write electronic configuration according to Aufbau's principle in which shells are arranged in increasing energy levels.

Mercury (Hg) is a transition element and its atomic number is 80.

Electronic configuration of mercury is $[Xe]4f^{14}5d^{10}6s^{2}$.

Answer 2

[Xe]  6s²  4f¹⁴  5d¹⁰

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