Electron Configuration

Grade 945 min

Learning Objective

I can write the electron configuration for the first 20 elements on the periodic table.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Writing Electron Configurations Using Only the Periodic Table

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Practice

14 min

9 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œWrite the full electron configuration for the element magnesium (Mg), and explain each step of your process. Using the noble gas shorthand method, write the condensed electron configuration for the element fluorine (F). ”

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