Electron Configuration and

Order of Elements
The sequence in filling the orbitals
and how you use the sequence is
shown below:

1s 2s 2p 3s 3p
4s 3d 4p 5s 4d
5p 6s 4f 5d 6p
7s 5f 6d 7p 8s …
Take Note!
• The coefficient represents the
series or the period of the element
and the superscript or the exponent
represents the number of electrons
in the outermost energy level or
simply the valence electrons.
• It is also the Family or the Group
Number of the element.
Example 1: Write the electron configuration
of oxygen. Oxygen has 8 electrons
Example 2: Write the electron
configuration of sulfur. (16 electrons)
Example 3: Write the electron
configuration of bromine. (atomic no. 35)

Br = 1s2 2s2 2p6

3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10
4p 5
Example 2: Write the electron
configuration of cesium. (atomic no. 55)

Cs = 1s2 2s2 2p6

3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10
6 2
4p 5s 4d 5p10 6

6s1
Example 2: Write the electron
configuration of strontium. (atomic no. 38)
Sr = 1s2 2s2 2p6
3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10
4p6 5s2
Example 2: Write the electron
configuration of sulfur. (atomic no. 16)
S= 1s2 2s2 2p6
3s2 3p4
Activity: Write the electron configuration
of:
1. Calcium
2. Phosphorus
3. Chlorine
4. Aluminum
5. Potassium