What Is the Ground-State Electron Configuration for the Element Copper

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the ground-state electron configuration for the element copper (Z = 29) ?

• A) [Ne] 4s² 3d⁹
• B) [Ar] 4s² 3d⁹
• C) [Ar] 4s¹ 3d¹⁰
• D) [Ar] 3d⁹

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