What Is the Correct Electron Configuration for a Germanium (Ge)

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the correct electron configuration for a germanium (Ge) atom?

• A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²4p²
• B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p²
• C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p²
• D) 1s²2s²3s²3p⁵
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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