Question

electron configuration assignment
what is the element is shown by the electron configuration below?
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d³

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total electrons

Add the exponents. $2 + 2+6 + 2+6 + 2+10 + 6+2 + 3=41$.

Answer:

Niobium (Nb)