A. Write the complete electron configuration for Cl- ion. B. What element is the electron configuration for Cl- isoelectric with? C. What trend in electronegativity occurs as you go down a group on the periodic table? Explain why this occurs.

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A. Write the complete electron configuration for Cl- ion.

B. What element is the electron configuration for Cl- isoelectric with?

C. What trend in electronegativity occurs as you go down a group on the periodic table? Explain why this occurs.

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Periodic table represents the systematic arrangement of elements in which the properties of these repeat after regular intervals. There are 18 groups and 7 periods in the periodic table.

Valence shell refers to the outermost shell of an atom. The electrons present in the valence shell are known as valence electrons. A anion is formed by the gain of electrons from the valence shell.

 

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