The Electron Configuration of a Nickel Atom Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

The electron configuration of a nickel atom is

• A) [Ar]4s²3d⁶.
• B) [Ar]4s¹3d⁷.
• C) [Ar]3d⁸.
• D) [Ar]4s²3d⁸.
• E) [Ar]3d¹⁰.

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