Build your practice set

Find exactly what you need to practice.

Search across chemistry topics, concepts, chapters, and questions.

Viewing Shared Question View All Feed

Atomic Structure Electronic Configuration of Ions

1

Choose the best answer

Which species does NOT have the same number of 3p electrons as the other three?

Verified Answer & Explanation⌄

Correct Answer: A) Si⁴⁺

Concept Explanation

Si⁴⁺ has 10 electrons: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ So it has no 3p electrons. S²⁻, Cl⁻ and K⁺ each have 18 electrons: [Ar] = 3p⁶ Therefore, Si⁴⁺ is different.

Topic: Electronic Configuration of IonsPractice more Electronic Configuration of Ions MCQs →