Carbon Electron Configuration

A step-by-step description of how to write the electron configuration for Carbon (C).

In order to write the C electron configuration we first need to know the number of electrons for the C atom (there are 6 electrons). When we write the configuration we'll put all 6 electrons in orbitals around the nucleus of the Carbon atom.

In this video we'll use the electron configuration chart to help us write the notation for Carbon. Note that the last term in the Carbon electron configuration will be 1s2 2s2 2p2.

The configuration notation provides an easy way for scientists to write and communicate how electrons are arranged around the nucleus of an atom. This makes it easier to understand and predict how atoms will interact to form chemical bonds.

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[shekharrudrabhatla]

Why is it not 1S2 2S1 2P3 so that it is more stable (remember, half-filled orbitals are more stable)?

[arvinmontederamos]

I think this is wrong. Half-filled orbitals are more stable than leaving a none-filled orbital. So the electron configuration should be 1s2 2s1 2p3 since it becomes more stable if all the p orbitals are filled. That is also why carbon is called a sp3 hybrid right? Correct me if I'm wrong. Thank you

[honeydip]

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[Zaloomination]

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[SanskritiKumari]

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[TheBagaymale]

thank you so much .Now im ready to ace my chemistry test

[rameshwarbharti]

Sir lakin s ka electron uttejit hokr p me jayga na sir i am confused

[Shahram]

This is for simple element in theory. But in a molecule (practically), the 2S orbital wont get 2 electrons until P get 3 electrons. That’s why carbon have 4 electrons for reaction.

[parthmittal]

I wanna ask that why electronic configuration of carbon is not exceptional as 2p3 is more stable than 2p2 so why it can't gain one electron from 2s2 and become more stable 😌😌😌😌😌

[rajvardhanraju]

I want quantam number of carbon 6th element

[amaimajaral]

how we change them from ground state to exited state need explanation please