The noble has configuration for Ta is [Xe] 6s2 4f14 5d3
does the order in which i arrange the principle energy levels matter when i write the configuration?
Like should it be
[Xe] 5d3 6s2 4f14
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Actually I don't think it makes any difference; however, I like to write it as [Xe] 4f14 5d3 6s2 for this shows a plausible oxidation state of +5.
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