What Is the Ground-State Electron Configuration for the Oxide Ion

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is the ground-state electron configuration for the oxide ion?

• A)1s²2s²2p²
• B)1s²2s²2p⁴
• C)1s²2s²2p⁶
• D)1s²2p⁶
• E)1s²2p⁸

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