Which of the Following Represents the Change in Electronic Configuration

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the change in electronic configuration that is associated with the first ionization energy of strontium?

• A)[Kr]5s¹5p¹ → [Kr]5s¹ + e^-
• B)[Kr]5s² → [Kr]5s¹5p¹
• C)[Kr]5s² → [Kr]5s¹ + e^-
• D)[Kr]5s² + e^- → [Kr]5s²5p¹

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