What is the correspondence of the configuration [Xe] 6s^2 4f^14 5d^10 6p^3?

The electron configuration provided, [Xe] 6s^2 4f^14 5d^10 6p^3, accounts for the distribution of electrons in an element's atomic structure. To understand which element this configuration corresponds to, let's break it down.

The noble gas core [Xe] (xenon) indicates that the configuration begins with 54 electrons, covering the first four rows of the periodic table. The additional electrons are distributed as follows:

• 6s^2 contributes 2 electrons,

• 4f^14 contributes 14 electrons,

• 5d^10 contributes 10 electrons,

• 6p^3 contributes 3 electrons.

Adding these together:

[ 54 + 2 + 14 + 10 + 3 = 83 ]

Thus, the total number of electrons is 83, which matches the atomic number of the element. Looking at the periodic table, the element with atomic number 83 is bismuth (Bi). However, since the options provided do not include bismuth, it is essential to reconsider the arrangement of electrons and the context of the choices.

The electron configuration suggests that the element in question is in the sixth period and includes both