What Is the Valence Shell Electron Configuration of the Ion

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the valence shell electron configuration of the ion formed from an atom of the halogen family?

• A)ns²
• B)ns² np²
• C)ns² np⁴
• D)ns² np⁶
• E)ns² np⁸

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