Shubhi Mishra

Cadmium belongs to group 12 of the periodic table with properties resembling Zn and Mercury. Let us further understand the electronic structure of Cd. The electronic configuration of Cd is [Kr] 4d105s2. It is a silvery-white metal and shows +2 as its most stable oxidation state. It is an environmental pollutant and thus not good … Read more

Dysprosium is a lanthanide with 66 electrons which is used in laser materials. Let us dig deep into the electronic configuration of Dy. The electronic configuration of Dy is [Xe]4f106s2. Electron per shell configuration comes out to be 2,8,18,28,8,2. Dy shows 0, +1, +2, +3, +4 oxidation states. Dy is a rare earth element that … Read more

Neptunium is an actinide having 7 valence electrons. Let us explore its electronic configuration. The electronic configuration of Np is [Rn] 5f4 6d1 7s2. Np has a half-life of 2.144 million years and is majorly synthesized artificially. Edwin McMillan and Philip Abelson were the discoverers of Np. Np has 93 electrons systematically distributed into various shells. In … Read more

Neon is an inert element that is used in signboards. Neon signboards function using neon lighting. Let us systematically understand its structure and configuration. The electronic configuration of neon is 1s22s22p6. It belongs to group 18 with an atomic number equal to 10. Neon is gaseous in nature and exhibits an orangish red glow in … Read more