Question

activity c (continued from previous page)

1. make a rule: next to subshells ordered by, select number. the diagonal rule at right shows which subshell will be filled next. to follow the rule, move down along an arrow until you reach the end of the arrow. then move to the start of the next arrow to the right.

a. which subshell is filled after 4p?

b. which subshell is filled after 6s?

c. which subshell is filled after 5d?

Explanation:

Step1: Follow the diagonal rule

For part A, after \(4p\), according to the diagonal rule (moving along the arrows), the next sub - shell is \(5s\).

Step2: Follow the diagonal rule

For part B, after \(6s\), moving along the arrows of the diagonal rule, the next sub - shell is \(4f\).

Step3: Follow the diagonal rule

For part C, after \(5d\), moving along the arrows of the diagonal rule, the next sub - shell is \(6p\).

Answer:

A. \(5s\)
B. \(4f\)
C. \(6p\)