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 an electric field.
In this article, we will explore a detailed understanding of its electronic configuration.
How to write neon electron configuration
The overall electronic configuration of Neon is 1s22s22p6 and can be explained as follows-
- Fill the first two electrons in 1s orbital (1s can accommodate only 2 electrons).
- Then we are left with 8 electrons, out of these 8 electrons fill two more electrons in 2s orbital.
- The next 6 electrons will go into 2p orbital.
Neon electron configuration diagram
The electron configuration diagram of neon obeying Aufbau’s principle, Hund’s rule, and Pauli exclusion principle is depicted as follows:
Neon electron configuration notation
The electronic configuration notation is written in two different ways:
- With respect to the noble gas element He: [He]2s22p6.
- In terms of orbitals: 1s22s22p6 .
Neon unabbreviated electron configuration
The unabbreviated electron configuration of neon is 1s22s22p6 .
Ground state neon electron configuration
The ground state electronic configuration of Neon is 1s22s22p6.
Excited state of neon electron configuration
The excited state electronic configuration of neon is 1s22s22p53s1.
Ground state neon orbital diagram
The ground state electron configuration of Neon is 1s22s22p6 .
Neon condensed electron configuration
The condensed electron configuration of Neon is [He]2s22p6.
Conclusion
Neon is an inert element (group 18 of the periodic table ) having complete octet of electrons. It has some extensive applications in signs, vacuum tubes and lasers. Neon exposure is not good for human health as it can cause suffocation by replacing available oxygen.
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