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14 May, 22:47

Which particle has the same electron configuration as a potassium ion?

A. fluoride ion

B. sodium ion

C. neon atom

D. argon atom

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  1. 14 May, 23:58
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    Answer is D - Argon atom

    Potassium has atomic number as 19. Hence, number of protons = 19

    If the atom is neutral,

    number of protons = number of electrons = 19

    Hence, the electron configuration of potassium (K) is

    1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s¹

    Potassium ion is formed by losing an electron. Then the number of electrons = 19 - 1 = 18

    Electron configuration of K⁺ is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶.

    This is same as the electron configuration of Ar which has 18 electrons.
  2. 15 May, 01:58
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    Argon atom has the same electrons configuration as a potassium ion.
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