NEET Chemistry

Nobelium: electronic configuration and properties

Nobelium has atomic number 102 and electronic configuration [Rn] 5f14 7s2. Explore its periodic behaviour and open the interactive atom model.

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Key properties of Nobelium

Symbol
No
Atomic number
102
Atomic mass
259
Family
actinoid
Electronic configuration
[Rn] 5f14 7s2
Shell distribution
2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 8, 2
Oxidation states
2, 3
Standard state
Not experimentally determined

Periodic behaviour

Atomic radius: not experimentally determined. Electronegativity: 1.3. First ionisation energy: 642 kJ/mol. Use these values comparatively across a period or group rather than memorising them in isolation.

NEET exam focus

For NEET, prioritise the NCERT electronic configuration, periodic position, common oxidation states, and direct trend-based comparisons involving Nobelium.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the electronic configuration of Nobelium?

Nobelium has electronic configuration [Rn] 5f14 7s2, with shell distribution 2, 8, 18, 32, 32, 8, 2.

What are the oxidation states of Nobelium?

The listed oxidation states are 2, 3.

How can I view the Nobelium atom in 3D?

PracticeNEET's interactive periodic table provides a rotatable schematic atom with accurate electron populations by shell.