Identify the complete electronic configuration for S^2-. A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²4p⁶ B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶ C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵ D) 1s²2s²3p⁶4s²5p⁶ E) 1s²2s²^p⁶3s²^p⁶

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The S^2- ion has gained two electrons compared to the neutral sulfur atom, resulting in the electronic configuration of 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶, which is the same as the noble gas argon.

Identify the Complete Electronic Configuration for S2-

Identify the Complete Electronic Configuration for S^2-