Question

What is the correct electron configuration for 48Cd

Answer 1

The answer is 1s² 2s²2p⁶ 3s²3p⁶ 4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶ 5s²4d¹⁰

In atomic physics and quantum chemistry, the electron configuration is the distribution of electrons of an atom or molecule (or other physical structure) in atomic or molecular orbitals.

Answer 2

Answer:

1s² 2s²2p⁶ 3s²3p⁶ 4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶ 5s²4d¹⁰

Explanation:

Cd is the last element in the 4d block of the Periodic Table (see Figure).

It has the electron configuration of Kr, plus filled 5s and 4d subshells.

Thus, its electron configuration is

1s² 2s²2p⁶ 3s²3p⁶ 4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶ 5s²4d¹⁰