Which of the Following Electron Configurations Belongs to an Atom

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following electron configurations belongs to an atom that is most likely to be involved in an ionic bond?

• A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²
• B) 1s²2s²2p⁶
• C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³
• D) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶

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