Question

Hi can someone please help me with this question:

Draw the energy-level diagram and write the electronic configuration for zirconium (element 40).

Use the diagram to explain why the Zr4+ ion exists.

Compare the stability of the Zr atom and the Zr ion. Account for any differences in their stability

Answer 1

what exactly are you having problems with?

Answer 2

if you know spdf then just draw the plot or a Ratherford version of the atom of Zr
do the same with Zr4+

the difference is that the Zr 4+ a 40 element and as such he has enough of 8 electrones and 4 of those are not needed as are extra. so it gives 4 away to keep up the good 8s
that's why it exists

stability of Zr4+ id higher for the formentioned reason

Answer 3

"...he has..."

are you anthropomorphizing particles? :P

Answer 4

lol :p sorry... in my language we referr to THE atom as he so... :p

Answer 5

lol no worries.

I'm assuming you speak spanish because you also wrote "electrones", am i wrong? lol