Write the electron configuration of the following cations. Strategy In each case, write the electron configuration of

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Write the electron configuration of the following cations.(a) Na+ (b) Ni+ (c) Zr+ (d) Ga+ (e) Ga+

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In each case, write the electron configuration of the neutral atom and remove electrons of highest n value first, until the proper charge is reached. The np and ns electrons are lost before the (n - 1)d electrons.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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