Shorthand Electron Configuration
Operation:
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Pressing "New Element" causes a small window to appear with an element
name, an empty cell and a "Check Answer" button.
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Enter the shorthand electron configuration or element name in the blank
cell. Be sure to use the square []'s to contain the prior noble gas.
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Do not attempt to stylize superscript enter as normal numbers
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Include one space after the []'s and after each sublevel. Example:
[Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p3 (note the spaces)
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Press "Check Answer.".
Once you have attempted a question 3 times, you can press the Show Answer
button for the correct answer.
This page was written by Prof
George Wiger of California
State University, Dominguez Hills campus.
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