An Element with the Electron Configuration [Noble Gas]ns²(n - 1)d⁸

question 56

Multiple Choice

An element with the electron configuration [noble gas]ns²(n - 1) d⁸ has ________ valence electrons.

• A) 2
• B) 6
• C) 8
• D) 10
• E) None of these choices is correct.

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