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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

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Example: The electron configurations change from Li ([He]2s¹) to Be ([He]2s²) to B ([He]2s²2p¹), showing addition to the __________ shell.
Options
A core
B valence
Correct Answer
C inner
D first
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Across period 2, electrons are added to the valence shell (n=2), progressing from the 2s to the 2p orbitals.

Hint

The outermost shell being filled.

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