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electronic configuration

noun

  1. chem the arrangement of electrons in the orbitals of an atom or molecule

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Quinolines make synthesis of such frameworks possible thanks to their unique electronic configuration.

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"This electronic configuration is a pivotal factor to improve the selectivity of urea oxidation because we observe that higher nickel valence, such as Ni3+, indeed helps produce a fast reaction with strong electric current output; however, a large portion of current was from unwanted water oxidation," Teng said.

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