The following species have the same number of electrons: Ca, Ti 2+ , and V 3+ .

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The following species have the same number of electrons: Ca, Ti2+, and V3+.

(a) Write the electron configurations for each ion. Explain any differences.

(b) How many unpaired electrons, if any, are present in each species?

(c) What neutral atom, if any, has the same electron configuration as that of Ti3+?

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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