Question:
Write the electronic configuration of the elements having atomic numbers 12, 16 and 18. [Pg. No. 152]
Answer:
Verified
Electronic configuration is written by filling electrons in shells as K = 2, L = 8, M = remaining electrons for these elements.
(1) Atomic number 12:
Electronic configuration = 2, 8, 2
(2) Atomic number 16:
Electronic configuration = 2, 8, 6
(3) Atomic number 18:
Electronic configuration = 2, 8, 8