2022: ☢️ Electron Configuration of Scandium (Sc) [Complete, Abbreviated, Uses ...

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

In the case of Scandium the abbreviated electron configuration is  [Ar] 3d1 4s2. Nevertheless, check the complete configuration and other interesting facts about Scandium that most people don't know.

Scandium Overview

Scandium Complete Electron Configuration

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4 s2 3 d1

Abbreviated Electron Configuration

[Ar] 3d1 4s2

Sources

Occurs mainly in the minerals thortveitile (~34% scandium) and wiikite. Also in some tin and tungsten ores. Pure scandium is obtained as a by-product of uranium refining.

Atomic Symbol

Sc

Uses

Scandium metal is used in some aerospace applications. Scandum oxide (Sc2O3) is used in the manufacture of high-intensity electric lamps. Scandium iodide (ScI3) is used in lamps that produce light having a color closely matching natural sunlight.

Atomic Number

21

Learn more about the atomic number.

Description

Fairly soft, silvery-white metal. Eighth most abundant 'rare earth' found in the earth's crust (5.0 ppm).

Atomic Mass

44,95591

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Latin: Scandia, Scandinavia.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Lars Nilson
Year: 1879
Location: Sweden

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

Video

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