Electron Configuration For Neon (Ne) - TerpConnect

Electron Configuration for Neon

A Step-by-Step Tutorial

• Intro to Electron Configurations
• Method 1: Using only the Periodic Table
• Method 2: Using the Electron Config. Chart
• Electron Configurations Worksheet
• Examples
• Hydrogen (H)
• Helium (He)
• Lithium (Li)
• Beryllium (Be)
• Boron (B)
• Carbon (C)
• Nitrogen (N)
• Oxygen (O)
• Fluorine (F)
• Neon (Ne)
• Sodium (Na)
• Magnesium (Mg)
• Aluminum (Al)
• Silicon (Si)
• Phosphorus (P)
• Sulfur (S)
• Chlorine (Cl)
• Argon (Ar)
• Potassium (K)
• Calcium (Ca)
• Chromium (Cr, Cr2+, Cr3+)
• Copper (Cu, Cu+, Cu2+)
• Iron (Fe, Fe2+, Fe3+)
• Read my article in Science Education based on my dissertation.

Electron Configuration Notation: -shows the arrangment of electrons around the nucleus of an atom. - helps chemist understanding how elements form chemical bonds. - can be written using the period table or an electron configuration chart. How to Write the Electron Configuration for Neon

Neon is the tenth element with a total of 10 electrons. In writing the electron configuration for neon the first two electrons will go in the 1s orbital. Since 1s can only hold two electrons the next 2 electrons for Ne go in the 2s orbital. The remaining six electrons will go in the 2p orbital. Therefore the Ne electron configuration will be 1s22s22p6.

Because the second energy level (2s22p6) has eight electrons Neon has an octet and has a full outer shell. It is therefore a Nobel Gas.

Video: Neon Electron Configuration Notation

The configuration notation provides an easy way for scientists to write and communicate how electrons are arranged around the nucleus of an atom. This makes it easier to understand and predict how atoms will interact to form chemical bonds.

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