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HELP ASAP What is the electron configuration of a chlorine ion in a compound of BeCl2? A. 2.8.7 B. [2.8.8]+ C. [2.8.8]- D. [2.8.7]-
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What is the electron configuration of a chlorine ion in a compound of BeCl2?

A. 2.8.7
B. [2.8.8]+
C. [2.8.8]-
D. [2.8.7]-

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The correct electron configuration is: Cl 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5.

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User Harald Brinkhof
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C. [2.8.8]-
Each Cl takes one electron from Be.
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