Which of the Following Represents the Change in Electronic Configuration

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the change in electronic configuration that is associated with the first ionization energy of barium?

• A)[Xe]6s¹6p¹ → [Xe]6s¹ + e^-
• B)[Xe]6s² → [Xe]6s¹6p¹
• C)[Xe]6s² → [Xe]6s¹ + e^-
• D)[Xe]6s² + e^- → [Xe]6s²6p¹

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