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Unit 3  ·  IB Chemistry

Electron Configuration

Understanding the arrangement of electrons in atoms and ions, which determines the chemical identity and reactivity of elements.

SL HL ~ hrs
1 H 1.008
6 C 12.011
29 Cu 63.546
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Electron Configuration
12 Mg 24.305
10 Ne 20.180
Planck Equation
E=hf (E=energy, f=frequency, h=Planck's Constant)
Convergence Limit
the point in a line emission spectrum where the lines merge to form a continuum; may be used to determine the ionization energy.
First Ionization Energy
the energy required to remove the first electron from a neutral atom
Sublevel
An atomic orbital, or collection of atomic orbitals, that occupy a principal energy level and are called s, p, d, and f. Ionization energy "jumps" for an element give evidence for the existence of sublevels.
Planck's constant
a number used to calculate the radiant energy (E) absorbed or emitted by a body based on the frequency of radiation (6.63 x 10^-34 Js)
Equation for Ionization Energy
X(g) -> X+(g) + e-
26 Fe 55.845
79 Au 196.967
17 Cl 35.45