Write out the electron configurations of the following atoms using an inert gas core. For each atom, give the orbital that will have the VALENCE electron that will experience the smallest effective nuclear charge? Which will experience the greatest Zeff ? S Cu

Write out the electron configurations of the following atoms using an inert gas core. For each atom, give the orbital that will have the VALENCE electron that will experience the smallest effective nuclear charge? Which will experience the greatest Zeff ? S Cu

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Write out the electron configurations of the following atoms using an inert gas core. For each atom, give the orbital that will have the VALENCE electron that will experience the smallest effective nuclear charge? Which will experience the greatest Z eff ?
  1. S
  2. C u

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