The ground state electronic configuration of a group 16 element is of the type [X]ns 2 np

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The ground state electronic configuration of a group 16 element is of the type [X]ns2np4 where X is a group 18 element. How are the outer four electrons arranged, and what rules are you using to work out this arrangement?

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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