Identify the Complete Electronic Configuration for Ca²⁺

question 78

Multiple Choice

Identify the complete electronic configuration for Ca²⁺.

• A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²4p⁶
• B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶
• C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵
• D) 1s²2s²3p⁶4s²5p⁶
• E) 1s²2s^2p63s^2p6

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