IB skill practice

Analyse atomic orbitals and electron configuration exceptions Free

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5 Mixed calculator policy

Recognise electron-configuration exception

In a Auckland spectroscopy workshop, Mo is shown with configuration [Kr] 4d5 5s1. Identify the stability explanation. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the chemistry.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.