I think quantitative observations involve numerical descriptions relating to an object while qualitative observations involve non-numerical descriptions of an object.
In this case the object is a hailstone so quantitative observations would be things such as its volume, mass, weight, temperature, and so on. Qualitative observations would be things like its color, texture, general shape, and so on.
I hope this helps. Let me know if anything is unclear.
[Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p3 is shorthand, 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s24p3 long hang
Explanation:
The shorthand is made using the lowest & closest noble gas, and picking up where it leaves off as follows, and longhand is made from a followed pattern you can easily find