diff --git a/docs/sch3uz.md b/docs/sch3uz.md index 7f8f880..aeecbe1 100644 --- a/docs/sch3uz.md +++ b/docs/sch3uz.md @@ -425,6 +425,8 @@ A **full** electron configuration of an element lists each of its orbital sublev A **condensed/abbreviated** electron configuration of an element replaces part of the full configuration with the closest noble gas with **less but not equal** electrons enclosed in square brackets. +The electron configurations of an ion may be the same as a noble gas or another ion. In this case, the two configurations are known as **isoelectronic**. + !!! example The condensed electron configuration of bromine is: $$\text{[Ar] 4s}^2\text{ 3d}^{10}\text{ 4p}^5$$