(eli5) Why is the electron configuration of tin 2, 8, 18, 18, 4 and not 2,8,18,30,2 ? 513 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.87K March 4, 2021 0 Comments What is the rule for electron configuration, i do not understand it. Also isn’t the maximum number of electrons in shell 4, 32? In: Chemistry 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 4, 2021 0 Comments Shells 4 and 5 actually overlap in their energy requirements. An electron always falls into the least energetic slot that’s open. You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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