Two Elements That Have the Same Ground-State Valence Shell Configuration

question 47

Multiple Choice

Two elements that have the same ground-state valence shell configuration of ns²np² are

• A)K and Mg.
• B)O and Se.
• C)Al and Ga.
• D)Ge and Pb.
• E)Mg and Ca.

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