Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 7 - Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms - Questions & Problems - Page 318: 7.76

Answer

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Work Step by Step

a) The atomic number of Al = 13 The correct electronic configuration of Aluminum = $1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^{1}$ b) The atomic number of B = 5 The correct electronic configuration of Boron = $1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{1}$ c) The atomic number of F = 9 The correct electronic configuration of Fluorine = $1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{5}$
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