Noble Gas Notation A shorthand method of writing electron configuration
Noble Gases group 18 elements Noble gas configuration the outer main energy level is fully occupied by 8 electrons
Steps to Write a Noble Gas Notation write down the symbol of the preceding noble gas (last column) Draw brackets around the noble gas symbol like this [Ne] write the electron configuration starting from there
Practice Write the noble gas notation for Ca The preceding noble gas is Ar Use the periodic table to find the next principal quantum number [Ar] 4s 2
Additional Practice Write the noble gas notation for Zr The preceding noble gas is Kr [Kr] 5s 2 4d 2 Write the noble gas notation for Ni The preceding noble gas is [Ar] [Ar] 4s 2 3d 8