Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atomic structure

Atomic structure — practice question

What is the electronic configuration of a lone $\text{Ni}^{2+}$ ion?

  • A$1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 3d^6 4s^2$
  • B$1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 3d^7 4s^1$
  • C$1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 3d^{10} 4s^2$
  • D$1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 3d^8$

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