The Electron Configuration of Chlorine Is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵

question 21

Multiple Choice

The electron configuration of chlorine is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵. Which statement about chlorine is incorrect?

• A)chlorine has five valence electrons
• B)chlorine's valence shell is the third shell
• C)chlorine has five electrons in the 3p subshell
• D)chlorine has 17 total electrons

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