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Electronic Configuration Pattern Found in Pascal's Triangle

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Robert L. Duncan

Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL 61021

J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (8), p 742

DOI: 10.1021/ed073p742

Publication Date (Web): August 1, 1996

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A simple method for revealing the electronic configuration pattern within Pascal's Triangle is discussed. The origin of this unique pattern may be part of a combinatoric and is suggested a link may be made to quantum mechanics. Based on this triangular array an alternate representation of the Periodic Table is presented.

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First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Inorganic Chemistry

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Analogies / Transfer

Keywords (Subject):

Periodicity / Periodic Table

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