The electron configuration of an ion with its electrons in an excited state is
A - VCE - SSCE Chemistry - Question 1 - 2002 - Paper 1
Question 1
The electron configuration of an ion with its electrons in an excited state is
A. 1s²2s²2p¹ (atomic number: 5)
B. 1s²2s²2p³ (atomic number: 8)
C. 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹ (atomi... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The electron configuration of an ion with its electrons in an excited state is
A - VCE - SSCE Chemistry - Question 1 - 2002 - Paper 1
Step 1
Identify the Correct Option
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Answer
The excited state electron configuration provided corresponds to an atomic number of 8. The correct answer is option C: 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹, as it shows an electron being promoted from the 2p orbital to the 3s orbital.
