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What is the abbreviated electronic configuration of Ca^2+?

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Answer:

1s², 2s², 2p⁶, 3s², 3p⁶

Step-by-step explanation:

The general configuration for a regular Calcium atom is :

1s², 2s², 2p⁶, 3s², 3p⁶, 4s²

But it mentions it is a Ca²⁺ ion.

This means it has lost 2 electrons.

Therefore, the configuration is :

1s², 2s², 2p⁶, 3s², 3p⁶

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Answer:

The electron configuration of a Ca2+ ion is 1s22s22p63s23p6

Step-by-step explanation:

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