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Group 1- as the configuration is ns1. The Kr in the question indicates the Krypton core. The 5s1 is the clue - the period number is the same as the principal quantum number (in this case 5) so the element is in group 1 and period 5 - so it is rubidium.
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What element is Kr5s1?
Rubidium in gaseous state (normally a solid)
Why is Nb4 plus Kr4d1 instead of Kr5s1?
The electron configuration for niobium (Nb) is [Kr] 4d⁴ 5s¹, which reflects its position in the periodic table and the filling order of orbitals. In this configuration, the 4d orbitals are filled before the 5s, leading to a more stable arrangement. This stability is due to the energy levels and electron-electron interactions in the d and s orbitals, where the d orbital can accommodate more electrons and allows for greater stability in transition metals like niobium. Thus, Nb has the configuration of Nb: [Kr] 4d⁴ 5s¹ rather than Kr: [Kr] 5s¹.
