2022: ☢️ Electron Configuration of Cerium (Ce) [Complete, Abbreviated, Uses ...

Electrons have a specific form of distribution (or configuration) in every atom, even Cerium. Some are hard to memorise (or predict), so what is the electron configuration of an atom of Ce?

In the case of Cerium the abbreviated electron configuration is  [Xe] 4f1 5d1 6s2. Nevertheless, check the complete configuration and other interesting facts about Cerium that most people don't know.

Cerium Overview

Cerium Complete Electron Configuration

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4 s2 3 d10 4 p6 5 s2 4 d10 5 p6 6 s2 5 d1 4 f1

Abbreviated Electron Configuration

[Xe] 4f1 5d1 6s2

Sources

Most abundant rare earth metal. Found in many minerals like monazite sand [Ce(PO4)].

Atomic Symbol

Ce

Uses

Its oxides are used in the optics and glass-making industries. Its salts are used in the photography and textile industry. Used in high-intensity carbon lamps and as alloying agents in special metals.

Atomic Number

58

Learn more about the atomic number.

Description

Malleable, ductile, iron-gray metal.

Atomic Mass

140,115

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Named after the asteroid, Ceres, discovered two years before the element.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: W. von Hisinger, J. Berzelius, M. Klaproth
Year: 1803
Location: Sweden/Germany

Want to learn more details and data about Cerium (Ce)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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