2008/11/05

Electron configs and periodic properties

Today we discussed quantized energy levels and looked at a few more electron configurations. We also began to look at how electron configurations could be used to predict the properties of elements. We looked at atomic size/radius, we'll continue to look at other properties over the next couple days.

Chem Club meeting TONIGHT at 7:30pm in SL104.

I'll also make another specific pitch here for SI. The tools we're using right now (quantum numbers, electron configurations, etc) become much easier to work with if you practice, practice practice them. SI is an excellent opportunity for you to practice some of these things in an environment where you can help others and they can help you. Don't wait until the week before the next exam to work on these things.

Finally, this Friday night the MSUM volleyball team will be "Diggin for a Cure". The game starts at 7pm and the Dragons will be wiping the floor with St. Cloud State. Wear purple to show your support, T-shirts will be on sale ($10) at the game or in the MSUM Athletics Office. Come out to Nemzek to cheer on the team and support this worthy cause.

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