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What's the electron configuration of an N-3 ion?

Question 3 options:

A)

[Ar]

B)

[He]

C)

[H]

D)

[Ne]

User RalfFriedl
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N means nitrogen

Lets look at the EC


\\ \sf\bull\longmapsto 1s^22s^22p^3

  • -3 means it has got 3 electrons


\\ \sf\bull\longmapsto 1s^22s^22p^6


\\ \sf\bull\longmapsto [Ne]

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