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A-LevelChemistryAtomic structure9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q51 Mark

What is the electronic configuration of an isolated Ni²⁺ ion?

A1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d⁸4s²
B1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d⁸4s²
C1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d¹⁰4s²
D1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d⁸

✓ Correct answer

D: 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶3d⁸

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Atomic structure, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 5.

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