Question

The electronic configuration of the elements A and Bare Is', 2s*,2p",3s* and Is,

2s*,2p° respectively. The formula of the ionic compound that can be formed between these elements is (a) AB (b) AB2 (c) A2B (d) none of the above​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Research has shown that unpaired electrons (a single electron in an orbital) are in a lower energy configuration than are paired electrons (two electrons in an orbital).

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Element Atomic number Electron configuration

sulfur 16 1s22s22p63s23p4

chlorine 17 1s22s22p63s23p5

argon 18 1s22s22p63s23p6