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A manganese atom is pictured below.

How many electrons would be free floating and able to form a metallic bond?

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A manganese atom is pictured below. How many electrons would be free floating and-example-1
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The correct answer is 2

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Manganese has 2 (two) electron that would free floating and able to form a metallic bond.

The electronic configuration of manganese is (Ar) 3d5 4s2. The two electron in 4s orbital are the valence electron which can freely move from one place to another.



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