If the Ground State Electron Configuration of an Element Is

question 74

Multiple Choice

If the ground state electron configuration of an element is [Ar]3d¹⁰4s²4p⁵,what is the typical charge on the monatomic anion of the element?

• A) 4+
• B) 2+
• C) 1-
• D) 2-
• E) 3-

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