Choose the Appropriate Electron Configuration for an Element with No

question 16

Multiple Choice

Choose the appropriate electron configuration for an element with no unpaired electrons.

• A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶
• B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴
• C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹
• D) 1s²2s²2p⁵

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