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1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d5 is the electronic configuration of

a.

Cr2+

b.

Cu

c.

Cu2+

d.

Cr

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Answer:

d. Cr

Step-by-step explanation:

The electron configuration shows a total of 24 electrons. A nuetral atom with 24 electrons will have 24 protons. The number of protons defines the element. Element 24 is chromium, Cr. Cr2+ isn't valid, since Cr has 24 protons and the +2 charge would mean that that the nucleus would have 26 protons, iron (Fe). Copper, Cu, has 29 protons. Since there are only 24 electrons, the copper would be Cu5+. Same rationale for rejecting Cu2+.

The answer is d. chromium, Cr.

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