Question

what is the electronic configuration of Nickel and why?

Answer 1

Dear Student,
The electronic configuration of Nickel is: 2;8;16;2
Reason: Since Nickel is located in the fourth period on the table of elements, it is a transition metal sandwiched between Cobalt and Copper. As each element adds an electron to one of the orbits, Nickel adds its additional electron to the third orbital. It creates the electron configuration of 2-8-16-2.
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