Which Atom Has the Ground State Electronic Configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d³

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which atom has the ground state electronic configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d³?

• A) Ga
• B) V
• C) As
• D) Nb
• E) none

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Definitions:

Steam

The gas phase of water, produced when water boils, transferring heat energy and being used in various industrial and cooking processes.

Crystalline

Consisting of or containing crystals, or being structured in a way that forms a repeating pattern at the atomic or molecular level.

Lattice Structure

The regular, repeated three-dimensional arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules in a metal or other crystalline solid.

Oxidized

A chemical change in which a substance loses electrons, often associated with the addition of oxygen or the loss of hydrogen.