Electron Configuration of Rhodium

This video tutorial from MooMooMath and Science explains the electron configuration of rhodium, highlighting its exception to the typical rules. The instructor uses the diagonal rule to illustrate the process, detailing the capacities of s, p, d, and f orbitals. Rhodium, with an atomic number of 45, is more stable with a configuration of 5s1 and 4d8, deviating from the expected 5s2 and 4d7. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for daily math and science content.

What is unique about rhodium's electron configuration compared to other elements?

• It follows the standard electron configuration rules.

• It has more electrons than its atomic number.

• It is an exception to the normal electron configuration rules.

• It has fewer orbitals than expected.

Which rule is used to determine the order of filling electron orbitals?

• Pauli exclusion principle

• Hund's rule

• Diagonal rule

• Octet rule

How many electrons can the s orbital hold?

• 10

• 2

• 6

• 14

What is the atomic number of rhodium?

• 44

• 46

• 47

• 45

According to the normal rules, what would be the electron configuration for rhodium after 4p6?

• 5s2 4d7

• 5s1 4d7

• 5s2 4d8

• 5s1 4d8

What is the stable electron configuration for rhodium?

• 5s2 4d7

• 5s1 4d8

• 5s2 4d8

• 5s1 4d7