In the case of Iron the abbreviated electron configuration is [Ar] 3d6 4s2. Nevertheless, check the complete configuration and other interesting facts about Iron that most people don't know.
Iron Overview
Iron Complete Electron Configuration
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4 s2 3 d6Abbreviated Electron Configuration
[Ar] 3d6 4s2Sources
Obtained from iron ores. Pure metal produced in blast furnaces by layering limestone, coke and iron ore and forcing hot gasses into the bottom. This heats the coke red hot and the iron is reduced from its oxides and liquified where it flows to the bottomAtomic Symbol
FeUses
Used in steel and other alloys. Essential for humans. It is the chief constituent of hemoglobin which carries oxygen in blood vessels. Its oxides are used in magnetic tapes and disks.Atomic Number
26Learn more about the atomic number.
Description
Malleable, ductile, silvery-white metal. Fourth most abundant element in the earth's crust (56,300 ppm). Ninth most abundant element in the universe.Atomic Mass
55,847Learn more about the atomic mass.
Name Origin
Anglo-Saxon: iron; symbol from Latin: ferrum (iron).State at 20 °C
SolidDiscovery
Discovered By: Known to the ancients.Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown
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