The Ground-State Valence-Shell Configuration of a Particular Atom Is 4s²4p³

question 85

Multiple Choice

The ground-state valence-shell configuration of a particular atom is 4s²4p³.This valence-shell electron configuration identifies the atom as

• A)a p-block main-group element.
• B)a noble gas.
• C)a transition element.
• D)an inner transition element.
• E)an s-block main-group element.

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