10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
The Electron Configuration: Ions
1PRACTICE PROBLEM
An ionic compound composed of 71.36% Rb and 28.64% Rh is produced when elemental rubidium and rhodium are heated together for 17 days at 500 K. Provide the charge and electron configuration of the rhodium ion.
An ionic compound composed of 71.36% Rb and 28.64% Rh is produced when elemental rubidium and rhodium are heated together for 17 days at 500 K. Provide the charge and electron configuration of the rhodium ion.
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
The rhodium ion has a −3 charge and an electron configuration of [Kr]4d105s2.
B
The rhodium ion has a −3 charge and an electron configuration of [Kr]4d75s2.
C
The rhodium ion has a +3 charge and an electron configuration of [Kr]4d105s2.
D
The rhodium ion has a +3 charge and an electron configuration of [Kr]4d75s2.