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A)What info is given by the shorthand electron configuration [Ne]3s^2?
B)What elment does this represent
C)Write the shorthand configurations for
a)Cl
b)Ca

2006-10-15 17:17:22 · 1 answers · asked by aznfobboytly 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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a.) [Ne] is used to show that the base configuration is that of Neon, with the additional electrons as shown.
b.) This one is Magnesium.
c.) a.) [Ne] 3s2 3p5
b.) [Ar] 4s2

2006-10-16 02:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by ³√carthagebrujah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋