Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table — practice question

Sulfur atoms are able to form the negative ion $\text{S}^{2-}$. The following three atoms or ions are given. • argon, $\text{Ar}$ • calcium, $\text{Ca}$ • oxide, $\text{O}^{2-}$ What number of these atoms or ions has the same electronic configuration as $\text{S}^{2-}$?

  • A0
  • B1
  • C2
  • D3

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