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What is the electron configuration for Fr?

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Francium (Fr) is element number 87 on the periodic table. To determine its electron configuration, you can use the Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, and Hund's rule. The electron configuration for francium is:

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6p⁶ 7s¹

This configuration represents the distribution of electrons in the various energy levels and orbitals of a francium atom. Please note that francium is a highly radioactive and rare element, so it is not found in significant quantities in nature, making it difficult to study directly.