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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What atom matches this electron configuration?1s22s22p63s23p64s23d10
A
Zinc
B
Copper
C
Nickel
D
Germanium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10Zinc. Nickel. Copper.

Detailed explanation-2: -The atomic number is 28. If we check the periodic table, we see that the atom with an atomic number of 28 is nickel (Ni). Hence, option b is the correct choice.

Detailed explanation-3: -Example: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d3 (This has a total of 23 electrons which equals the atomic number of V – Vanadium.)

Detailed explanation-4: -Cobalt has an electron configuration 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d7.

Detailed explanation-5: -’Jhe element that corresponds t0 the electron configuration 1s22s22p63s23p64s13d5 is vanadium.

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