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Arsenic atom & ion lab

Change the electron count of Arsenic and inspect its charge, shells and reviewed atomic properties.

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Core label represents the fixed nuclear charge; individual neutrons are not inferred from standard atomic weight.

Reviewed atomic properties

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First ionization energy947 kJ mol⁻¹
Covalent radius119 pm
Electronegativity2.18 Pauling

Arsenic sublimes at 887 K at 1 atm; it melts at 1090 K only under about 3.6 MPa, which is why the melting point exceeds the boiling point here.

Description of this simulation

Arsenic is neutral here: 33 protons are balanced by 33 electrons across shells 2, 8, 18, 5.

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3. Why read the model notes?

As

Arsenic

Z = 33
Protons
33
Electrons
33
Shells
2 · 8 · 18 · 5
Configuration
[Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p3
Common oxidation states
-3, 3, 5
Phase near room conditions
solid

What this model shows — and what it simplifies

Educational Model

The nuclear charge stays fixed at 33 protons, which is what defines Arsenic.

Where do we see this in real life?

The electron count and measured properties of Arsenic help determine how it bonds, reacts and is identified in chemical materials.

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Scientific review record

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