Use the Periodic Table to Determine the Ground-State Electron Configuration

question 9

Multiple Choice

Use the periodic table to determine the ground-state electron configuration for the following element: Fe

• A) [Ar]4s²4d⁶
• B) [Ar]4s²3d⁶
• C) [Ar]4s²5d⁶
• D) [Ar]4s²5d³
• E) [Ar]4s²3d⁸

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