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How to Write and Understand Electron Configuration

September 16, 2025 · 8 min

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In this episode:

  • What does electron configuration mean for atoms and simple ions
  • Which orbitals fill first?
  • Do electrons pair up in orbitals or half-fill the subshell first?
  • The funny thing about 3d and 4s subshells
  • Electron configuration notation explained

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