Which Ion Does Not Have a Noble Gas Configuration in Its

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which ion does not have a noble gas configuration in its ground state?

• A)Si⁴⁺
• B)Sc³⁺
• C)Zn²⁺
• D)Se^2-

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