Shorthand notations are a part of the Wolfram Language's rich syntax system that allows multiple ways to feed arguments to functions. In addition to creating compact code, using shorthand notation lets you customize your workflow in the Wolfram Language.
The shorthand notation for an atom or ion is represented by the picture above. It is commonly seen on periodic table depicting the different elements. This represents the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the atom.
In shorthand electron configuration, the electron configuration starts with the symbol of the noble gas in the previous period, followed by the additional configuration of the electrons for the given element. For example, aluminum has the atomic number 13, which is the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms.
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