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Potassium is a highly reactive metal, while argon is an
Chapter 9, Problem 100P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Potassium is a highly reactive metal, while argon is an inert gas. Explain this difference based on their electron configurations.
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QUESTION:
Potassium is a highly reactive metal, while argon is an inert gas. Explain this difference based on their electron configurations.
ANSWER:
Solution 100P
Step 1:
Potassium is one of the element in the periodic table having atomic number 19 and electronic configuration [Ar]4s1.