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Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter5: Electron Configurations And The Periodic Table

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 55QRT: Consider a 2+ ion that has six 3d electrons; which ion is it? Which 2+ ion would have only three 3d...

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