When a scientist is beginning the process what is the key term she or he must ask in order to begin?
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Answer: The number 4 indicates 4 electrons.
Explanation: We are given an electronic configuration, which is:
Here,
- The letters denote the sub-shells of an element.
- The numbers written before the letters which are 1, 2 and 2 represents the Principle Quantum Number and these represents the energy level of the sub-shells.
- The number which are written in the superscripts which are 2, 2 and 4 denotes the electrons which are present in the sub-shell.
Hence, 4 indicates 4 electrons present in 2p sub-shell.
