Question

write the condensed (noble - gas) electron configuration of cesium.
for multi - digit superscripts or coefficients, use each number in succession.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the noble gas before cesium

Cesium has an atomic number of 55. The noble gas before cesium is xenon (Xe) with an atomic number of 54.

Step2: Write the remaining electrons

After xenon, there is 1 more electron. This electron goes into the 6s orbital.

Answer:

\([\text{Xe}]6s^1\)