
Tara K. answered 10/05/21
Credentialed Chemistry Instructor, experienced AP Chemistry Teacher
1s2s2p3s3p4s3d
According to Aufbau principle, electron fill in the lowest energy levels and sub-shells first. In terms of energy
1s<2s<2p<3s<3p<4s<3d<4p<5s<4d
Notice 4s is filled before 3d, 4s lower energy than 3d. There are some exceptions in the d-block of the periodic table around Cr.