How Many Unpaired Electrons Are Found in the Ground State

question 11

Multiple Choice

How many unpaired electrons are found in the ground state electron configuration of cadmium (Cd) ?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3
• E) 5

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