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What is the ground state shorthand notation for iron (Fe)?

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Answer:For Fe

Z=26

Step-by-step explanation:

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d6

Are there 26 electrons here? Why should there be 26?

So going back to the inert gas, argon ( Z=18 ), we get

[Ar] 4s2 3d6


Make sure to check your work by counting the electrons you have

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