The Electron Configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶ Applies to All of the Following

question 73

Multiple Choice

The electron configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶ applies to all of the following species except:

• A)Cl^-
• B)Ar
• C)Ca²⁺
• D)Na⁺
• E)K⁺

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Definitions:

Nucleotide Sequences

The arrangement of nucleotides in a strand of DNA or RNA, determining genetic information and its expression.

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms that inhabit almost all environments on Earth, including soil, water, and within other organisms.

Protista

A diverse kingdom of mostly unicellular organisms that are not plants, animals, or fungi, including algae, protozoa, and slime molds.

Genomes

The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism, providing the biological blueprint for an organism’s structure and function.