What is the electron configuration of the element in the 4th period of Group 5A (IUPAC Group 15), using an appropriate noble gas symbol for the core electrons?            (A) [Kr] 4s2 3d10 4p5                   (B) [Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p3                  (C) [Ar] 4s2 4p3                          (D) [Kr] 4s2 4p5

Principles of Modern Chemistry
8th Edition
ISBN:9781305079113
Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler
Publisher:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler
Chapter5: Quantum Mechanics And Atomic Structure
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 33P: For each of the following pairs of atoms or ions, state which you expect to have the larger radius....
icon
Related questions
Question

What is the electron configuration of the element in the 4th period of Group 5A (IUPAC Group 15), using an appropriate noble gas symbol for the core electrons? 

          (A) [Kr] 4s2 3d10 4p5        

          (B) [Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p3        

         (C) [Ar] 4s2 4p3               

          (D) [Kr] 4s2 4p5

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Periodic Table and Trends
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Principles of Modern Chemistry
Principles of Modern Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079113
Author:
David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079243
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry: Matter and Change
Chemistry: Matter and Change
Chemistry
ISBN:
9780078746376
Author:
Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl Wistrom
Publisher:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub Co
Chemistry: Principles and Practice
Chemistry: Principles and Practice
Chemistry
ISBN:
9780534420123
Author:
Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry for Engineering Students
Chemistry for Engineering Students
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781337398909
Author:
Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781337399425
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning