Electron Configuration Of Nitrogen

What is electron configuration of nitrogen?

Nitrogen has an electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p3. This means that it has a total of seven electrons distributed among its energy levels or shells. The first shell, which is closest to the nucleus, contains two electrons, while the second shell contains five electrons. Nitrogen's electron configuration gives it certain chemical properties and determines how it interacts with other elements.

What are the types of electron configuration of nitrogen?

The electron configuration of nitrogen can be represented in two ways: the full electron configuration and the condensed or noble gas notation. The full electron configuration of nitrogen is 1s2 2s2 2p3, as mentioned earlier. However, in condensed notation, nitrogen's electron configuration is abbreviated as [He] 2s2 2p3. The noble gas notation represents the electron configuration of nitrogen by using the symbol of the noble gas (helium in this case) whose electron configuration matches the core electron configuration of nitrogen.

Full electron configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p3
Condensed or noble gas notation: [He] 2s2 2p3

How to complete electron configuration of nitrogen

To complete the electron configuration of nitrogen, you can follow these steps:

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Write the electron configuration for the previous noble gas, which in this case is helium (He): 1s2
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Continue with the electron configuration for the next energy level, which is the second shell: 2s2
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Finally, add the remaining electrons to the second shell: 2p3

By following these steps, you can easily complete the electron configuration of nitrogen.

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