An Element with the Electron Configuration [Noble Gas]ns²(n - 1)d^10np3

question 11

Multiple Choice

An element with the electron configuration [noble gas]ns²(n - 1) d^10np3 has ________ valence electrons.

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 5
• D) 10
• E) 15

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