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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What does the coefficient in an electronic configuration tell you?

OpenStudy (rina.r):

I assume your asking what the role of the coefficient in an electron configuration is. It represents the orbital, such as n=1 in "1s2".

OpenStudy (joannablackwelder):

I think it represents the principle energy level.

OpenStudy (rane):

Where the electrons are, what energy level they are at and sublevel too

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