Electron Configuration


Create the electron configuration of any element by filling electron orbitals. Determine the relationship between electron configuration and atomic radius. Discover trends in atomic radii across periods and down families/groups of the periodic table.

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    I think this Gizmo is very good for practice in filling in orbital diagrams, writing electron configs, and periodic trends.

    SCIENCE:  10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade | AP Chemistry, Chemistry

    By: Jamie Summerour (Georgia) | Recommended 161 days ago

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