Which of the Following Pairs of Atomic Numbers Belong to Elements

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of atomic numbers belong to elements whose atoms have the highest occupied energy level electron configuration of the form ns²np⁴?

• A)16 and 52
• B)40 and 72
• C)24 and 42
• D)9 and 17
• E)14 and 32

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