Question

What is the first example in the periodic table where the Aufbau principle is not followed?

the 3s subshell is lower in energy than the 3d subshell
the 3s subshell is lower in energy than the 2p subshell
the 2s subshell is lower in energy than the 2p subshell
the 4s subshell is lower in energy than the 3d subshell

Answer 1

the 4s subshell is lower in energy than the 3d subshell

Step-by-step explanation:

In the element number 24 which is chromium

the electronic configuration should be according to Aufbau principle

will be =
`1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^64s^23d^4`

but in reality it is =
`1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^64s^13d^5`

The 6 electrons in the outermost shell will be divided as 5 in 3d subshell and 1 in 4s shell, because half filled orbital
`4s^13d^5` will be more stable than
`4s^23d^4`.