Question

consider the germanium atom.
part 1 of 2
write the condensed electron configuration for the atom.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine atomic number of Ge

Germanium (Ge) has atomic number 32.

Step2: Find noble gas before Ge

The noble gas before Ge (atomic number 32) is argon (Ar, atomic number 18).

Step3: Write electron config after Ar

After [Ar], the remaining electrons are \(32 - 18 = 14\). The electron configuration for these 14 electrons is \(3d^{10}4s^{2}4p^{2}\) (filling 3d, then 4s, then 4p).

Step4: Combine for condensed config

Condensed electron configuration is \([Ar]3d^{10}4s^{2}4p^{2}\).

Answer:

\([Ar]3d^{10}4s^{2}4p^{2}\)