The Electron Configuration for the Carbon Atom Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

The electron configuration for the carbon atom is:

• A)1s²2s²2p²
• B)[He]2s⁴
• C)[Ne]2s²2p²
• D)1s²2p⁴
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Dimethyl Ether

A colorless gas used as an aerosol propellant and a refrigerant, composed of two methyl groups bonded to a central oxygen atom.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for aerobic respiration in living organisms.

Lewis Structure

A diagram that represents the bonding of atoms within a molecule using dots for electrons and lines for bonds.

Acetonitrile

A colorless, volatile liquid used as a solvent in organic synthesis and in the pharmaceutical industry.