Question

question 3
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s¹3d¹⁰4p³ (example 1)
write the element name or symbol.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the total number of electrons

Add up the exponents of the electron - configuration. $2 + 2+6 + 2+6 + 1+10 + 3=32$.

Step2: Identify the element

The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom. The element with atomic number 32 is Germanium, symbol Ge.

Answer:

Ge