Asked in PMC Practice Test 28 (2021) 2021Moderate

Isoelectronic species have same:

Correct answer: A. Electronic configuration

  • A. Electronic configuration
  • B. Ionic size
  • C. Reactivity
  • D. pH

Explanation

Isoelectronic species are atoms, ions, or molecules that have the same number of electrons and therefore the same electronic configuration. This means that they have the same number of electrons in their valence shell, which is the outermost shell of electrons that are involved in chemical bonding. Examples of isoelectronic species include O2-, F-, and Ne, which all have the same electronic configuration as neon (1s2 2s2 2p6).

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