The Electron Configuration of Chlorine Is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵

question 56

Multiple Choice

The electron configuration of chlorine is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵. Which statement about chlorine is incorrect?

• A)Chlorine has five valence electrons
• B)Chlorine's valence shell is the third shell
• C)Chlorine has five electrons in the 3p subshell
• D)Chlorine has 17 total electrons

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