Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct abbreviated electron configuration for cesium (Cs)?
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
The Electron Configuration
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Which element has the following ground state electron configuration: 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^5?
A
Sodium (Na)
B
Fluorine (F)
C
Chlorine (Cl)
D
Argon (Ar)
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Identify the electron configuration given: \$1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^5$.
Count the total number of electrons by adding the superscripts: \$2 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 5$.
Sum these to find the total number of electrons, which corresponds to the atomic number of the element.
Use the periodic table to match the atomic number to the element symbol and name.
Confirm that the element with this atomic number has the given electron configuration, which corresponds to Chlorine (Cl).
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