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Vanadium is a transition element. It has more than one oxidation state. The element and its compounds are often used as catalysts.
Complete the electron distribution of vanadium by inserting one number.
2 + 8 + .......... + 2
Please tell and explain the answers.

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Answered by joshna0709
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Answer:

11 is the missing number.

Explanation:

This is based on the electronic configuration of Vanadium.

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d3 is the electronic configuration of Vanadium. 2 electrons in 1st shell, 8(2+6) electrons in 2nd shell, 11(2+6+3) electrons in 3rd shell, 2 electrons in 4th shell. 2 + 8 + 11 + 2.

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