An element has electronic conviguration 1s2 2s2 2p2. It belongs to__________________?
Correct answer: B. Group IV-A
- A. Group II-A
- B. Group IV-A
- C. Group VII-A
- D. Group VI-A
Explanation
The configuration 1s2 2s2 2p2 contains four valence electrons, so the element is carbon, which belongs to Group IV-A, or Group 14. The likely mistake is Group II-A because the configuration begins with 2s2, but the occupied 2p2 subshell must also be counted as part of the valence shell.
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