A neutral atom has two electrons with n = 1, eight electrons with n = 2, eight

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A neutral atom has two electrons with n = 1, eight electrons with n = 2, eight electrons with n = 3, and two electrons with n = 4. Assuming this element is in its ground state, supply the following information: 

(a) Atomic number
(b) Total number of s electrons
(c) Total number of p electrons
(d) Total number of d electrons
(e) Is the element a metal, metalloid, or nonmetal?

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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