Give the abbreviated electron configuration for each of the
Give the abbreviated electron configuration for each of the following ions: a) Cr3+ and b) Si4- (silicide ion)
 
 
 Give the abbreviated electron configuration for each of the following ions: a) Cr3+ and b) Si4- (silicide ion)
 
 
Solution
I actually got this answer wrong, but my instructor gave me the correct answers.
Cr3+ is [Ar] 3d3
 Si4- is [Ar] 3s2 3p6

