How many valence electrons are there in Dysposium and Cerium.

(Sorry if wrong section figured questions about atoms would fit with physics)

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How many valence electrons are there in Dysposium and Cerium.

(Sorry if wrong section figured questions about atoms would fit with physics)

anonymous · Answer

u know in which block cerium is?

anonymous · Answer

Both I am asking about are in block F if I believe.

anonymous · Answer

yep and there is only 1 electron in outermost electron in cerium

anonymous · Answer

Ok and that applys to both of the elements?

anonymous · Answer

u know the configuration of cesium

anonymous · Answer

I'm not 100% sure on that, if by that you mean the electron configuration I am not sure.

anonymous · Answer

Xe 4f10 6s2 this is the electronic configuration for dysposium

anonymous · Answer

and Xe 4f15d1 6s2 is the electronic configuration for cesium

anonymous · Answer

Okay.

anonymous · Answer

If I am right it has two valence electrons? (Dysposium)

anonymous · Answer

yes i guess so

anonymous · Answer

Ok thanks!