Which represents the correct electron distribution of a transition element in the ground state?

A) 2-8-8-1

B) 2-8-8-2

C) 2-8-18-2

D) 2-8-18-3

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Megan Wilkins

2 January, 04:31

Which represents the correct electron distribution of a transition element in the ground state?

A) 2-8-8-1

B) 2-8-8-2

C) 2-8-18-2

D) 2-8-18-3

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Izabelle Randolph · Answer 1

I believe both C) and D) are correct, because both have enough electrons to show that the element has enough protons to be a transition metal, and both elements seem to have an electron configuration that exists in the ground state. We may need more information.

Which represents the correct electron distribution of a transition element in the ground state?A) 2-8-8-1B) 2-8-8-2C) 2-8-18-2D) 2-8-18-3

Which represents the correct electron distribution of a transition element in the ground state?

A) 2-8-8-1

B) 2-8-8-2

C) 2-8-18-2

D) 2-8-18-3