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Does silicon have at least 2 unpaired electrons in its ground state?
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Yes. The electronic configuration of Si is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2.
All orbitals from 1s2 to 3s2 are being completely filled. There are two more electrons in the 3p orbitals, one which occupies 3px orbital and the other one 3py. They are both unpaired electrons.
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Why sulphur is diamagnetic?
Due to the absence of unpaired electrons, for magnetic properties there should be at least one unpaired electron in the atom.
Does magnesium have magnetism?
No, it is not. Magnesium has no unpaired electrons. To be magnetic, a metal must have at least one unpaired electron (i.e., a spin up electron without a corresponding spin down electron). In general, response to a magnetic field is a property of electron spin.
Is Cl a radical?
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How does a ground wire let electrons get to the ground?
The ground wire (equipment grounding conductor) runs back to the panel then to a ground rod. If there is a ground fault in the circuit, the current will flow on the equipment grounding conductor back to ground. Electricity follows the path of least resistance. This is why a ground wire is so important and why NOTHING should ever be hooked to a ground wire. It has the least resistance back to source.
In a potassium atom in its ground state the electrons that possess the least amount of energy are located in the?
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How many unpaired electrons does manganese have?
Mn is configured: [Ar] 4s2 3d5 , soMn2+ has an electron configuration of: [Ar] 4s0 3d5It looks like that 5 or 3 or (at least) 1 (one) electrons are to be unpaired.
Why sulphur is diamagnetic?
Due to the absence of unpaired electrons, for magnetic properties there should be at least one unpaired electron in the atom.
How many valence electrons are generally contained in materials used for conductors?
Generally one electron; examples are copper, gold, silver. Aluminium has three valence electrons.
Which atoms is least likely to form an ion fluorine magnesium silicon sodium?
Silicon. Magnesium and sodium are metals and readily lose electrons to form cations, Mg2+ and Na+. Fluorine readily gains an electron to form the anion F-. Silicon on the otherhand in group 14 would need to gain 4 or lose 4 electrons to achieve the octet.
Does magnesium have magnetism?
No, it is not. Magnesium has no unpaired electrons. To be magnetic, a metal must have at least one unpaired electron (i.e., a spin up electron without a corresponding spin down electron). In general, response to a magnetic field is a property of electron spin.
Is Cl a radical?
Radicals are the species having at least one unpaired electron so if 'Cl' is in atomic form then it has 7 outermost electron one is unpaired and it is a radical.
Is silicon made out of sand?
Yes, silicon is made of sand. At least it's in it.
How does a ground wire let electrons get to the ground?
The ground wire (equipment grounding conductor) runs back to the panel then to a ground rod. If there is a ground fault in the circuit, the current will flow on the equipment grounding conductor back to ground. Electricity follows the path of least resistance. This is why a ground wire is so important and why NOTHING should ever be hooked to a ground wire. It has the least resistance back to source.
Which atom in the ground state requires the least amount of energy to remove its valence electron?
b
If an atom has 26 electrons what is the least number if energy levels it has?
it has atleast 4
Are the valence electrons held most tightly by the atom?
Valence electrons are the electrons least tightly held by the atom and by definition are the electrons in the outermost shell of the electron and are highest in energy. They are the electrons that often contribute to an elements reactivity and in the case of Sodium, which as one valence electron in its ground state, it "gives up" its electron when it comes in contact with water.
What element is often used as semiconductors for computer?
Semiconductors are 90% of the time made of Silicon, enhanced into P-Type or N-Type depending on needed polarities. P = Positive, N = Negative, Boron gas has excess negative electrons and is used in doping to create N-Type Silicon.
