An Accepted Abbreviation Format Is to Write an Electron Configuration

question 33

Multiple Choice

An accepted abbreviation format is to write an electron configuration that includes a noble gas symbol in brackets.If you were writing an electron configuration for a bromine atom,which elemental symbol would you place in the bracket?

• A)He
• B)Ne
• C)Ar
• D)Kr
• E)Xe

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Definitions:

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Epistatic Effects

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Quantitative Trait

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