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CHM 102 Sblock elements Objective Question
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Which of the following is the general electronic configuration for Group 1 elements, as indicated in the table?
Options
A ns²
B np¹
C ns¹
Correct Answer
D (n-1)d¹ns²
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The table on page 4 shows that all Group 1 elements have an electronic configuration ending in 's¹', such as [He]2s¹ for Lithium or [Ne]3s¹ for Sodium, which translates to a general form of ns¹.

Hint

Examine the 'Electronic configuration' column in the table for a pattern.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Sblock elements
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1765 of 1999
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