Which, If Any, Is the Ground-State Electron Configuration for Ca²⁺

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for Ca²⁺

• A) [Ne] or 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶
• B) [Ar] or 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶
• C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵
• D) [Ar] or 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴
• E) None of the above

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