The electron configuration of a ground-state Co atom is [Ar]4s 13d 5. [Ne]3s 23d 7. [Ar]4s 23d 7. [Ar]4s 24d 7. 1s 22s 22p 63s 23d 9.

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Problem 49QAP: Write the ground state electron configuration for (a) Mg, Mg2+(b) N, N3- (c) Ti, Ti4+ (d) Sn2+ Sn4+
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The electron configuration of a ground-state Co atom is
   
[Ar]4s 13d 5.
   
[Ne]3s 23d 7.
   
[Ar]4s 23d 7.
   
[Ar]4s 24d 7.
   
1s 22s 22p 63s 23d 9.
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