Question: The following are electron configurations for some ions. Which ones would you expect to see in chemical compounds? State the concept or rule you used

The following are electron configurations for some ions. Which ones would you expect to see in chemical compounds? State the concept or rule you used to decide for or against any ion.
a. Fe2+ [Ar]3d44s2
b. N2 [He]2s22p5
c. Zn2+ [Ar]3d10
d. Na2+ [He]2s22p5
e. Ca2+ [Ne]3s23p6

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