A Neutral Atom in Its Ground State Contains 28 Electrons

question 58

Multiple Choice

A neutral atom in its ground state contains 28 electrons. This element is considered a ________ element, and has ________ electrons in orbitals with l = 2.

• A) main group, 8
• B) actinide, 10
• C) main group, 10
• D) transition, 10
• E) transition, 8

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