Scandium (Sc)

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1. Question 1Ground-state electron configurationExam level

   Which is the ground-state electron configuration of a neutral scandium atom ($\ce{Sc}$)?

   A$[\mathrm{Ar}]\,4s^{2}\,3d^{1}$B$[\mathrm{Ar}]\,4s^{2}\,4p^{1}$C$[\mathrm{Ar}]\,3d^{3}$D$[\mathrm{Ar}]\,4s^{2}\,3d^{2}$

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2. Question 2Electron configuration of an ionExam level

   Which is the ground-state electron configuration of $\ce{Sc^3+}$?

   A$[\mathrm{Ar}]\,4s^{2}\,3d^{4}$B$[\mathrm{Ne}]\,3s^{2}\,3p^{6}$C$[\mathrm{Ar}]\,3d^{1}$D$[\mathrm{Ar}]\,4s^{2}\,3d^{1}$

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3. Question 3Fill an atomic orbital diagramExam level

   Complete the orbital diagram for the valence electrons of a ground-state scandium atom ($\ce{Sc}$). Only the 4s and 3d subshells are shown; the [Ar] core is full and not drawn. Obey the Pauli principle and Hund's rule.

   Tap places

   ↑spin up↓spin down

   Tap a box: empty → ↑ → ↑↓ → empty. Long-press, right-click or press M for a menu; D adds a ↓, U adds a ↑, Delete empties; arrow keys move between boxes.

   ▲Energy

   $3d$

   $4s$

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