Practice question
Question
Which element has the electronic configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵?
Explanation
Total electrons = 17, corresponding to Cl (period 3, group 17). Others: S (16 electrons), Ar (18 electrons), P (15 electrons).
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