Except for Helium, the Outer Subshell of a Noble Gas

question 48

Multiple Choice

Except for helium, the outer subshell of a noble gas has what electronic configuration?

• A) s²
• B) p⁶
• C) d¹⁰
• D) p²
• E) s¹p⁴

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Definitions:

Barter System

An ancient method of exchange where goods and services are traded directly for other goods and services without using money.

Trade

The exchange of goods, services, or both between two or more parties, either within a country or across international borders.

Commodity Money

Anything that serves both as money and as a commodity; money that has intrinsic value such as gold or silver coins.

Double Coincidence

A situation in a barter system where two parties each hold an item the other wants, necessitating an exact match to complete an exchange.