Question

Write the condensed electron configurations for the Ca atom. Express your answer in condensed form as a series of orbitals. For example, [He]2s22p2 should be entered as [He]2s^22p^2.

Answer 1

[Ar] 4s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Ca is the symbol for Calcium. It is the 20th element and it has 20 electrons.

The full electronic configuration for calcium is given as;

1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²

The condensed electronic configuration is given as;

[Ar] 4s²