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How many electrons are present in the atom with electronic structure 1s2 2s6 2p4?

Sagot :

This electronic structure has 12 electrons.

Explanation:

  • The lowercase letters in here are called suborbital and it is also portraying to the shape of the orbit.
  • The first number before the letter is denoting to what energy level is the suborbital located.
  • The last part is the no. of electrons in each orbital. Usually, it is located and write at the right superscript of the sub orbitals (s, p, d & f).

- Hope it helps.