2022: ☢️ Electron Configuration of Gadolinium (Gd) [Complete, Abbreviated, Uses ...

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

In the case of Gadolinium the abbreviated electron configuration is  [Xe] 4f7 5d1 6s2. Nevertheless, check the complete configuration and other interesting facts about Gadolinium that most people don't know.

Gadolinium Overview

Gadolinium 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 f7

Abbreviated Electron Configuration

[Xe] 4f7 5d1 6s2

Sources

Found with other rare earths in gadolinite and monazite sand.

Atomic Symbol

Gd

Uses

Used in steel alloying agents and the manufacture of electronic components.

Atomic Number

64

Learn more about the atomic number.

Description

Soft, ductile, silvery-white metal.

Atomic Mass

157,25

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Named after the mineral gadolinite.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Jean de Marignac
Year: 1880
Location: Switzerland

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

Video

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