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(c) Write a ground-state electron configuration for each of the following substances: (i) Mo (ii) Iron(III) ion (iii) Ca (iv) Hydride ion

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Chapter5: Quantum Mechanics And Atomic Structure

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(c) Write a ground-state electron configuration for each of the following substances:
(i)
Мо
(ii) Iron(III) ion
(i) Са
(iv) Hydride ion

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