What Is the Characteristic Outer Electron Configuration for Transition Elements

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the characteristic outer electron configuration for transition elements?

• A)(n - 1)d^10-xns2
• B)(n)d^10-xns2
• C)(n + 1)d^10-xns1
• D)(n - 1)d^10-x(n + 1)s²

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