Which of These Choices Is the General Electron Configuration for the Outermost

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of these choices is the general electron configuration for the outermost electrons of elements in the alkaline earth group?

• A)ns¹
• B)ns²
• C)ns²np⁴
• D)ns²np
• E)ns²np⁶ (n - 1)d⁶

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