An element with the general electron configuration for its outermost electrons of ns²^np¹ would be in which element group? A) 2A B) 3A C) 4A D) 5A E) 8A

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The given electron configuration simplifies to ns^2 np^1, indicating that the element has three electrons in its outermost shell (two in the s orbital and one in the p orbital). This configuration corresponds to the elements in group 3A of the periodic table.

An Element with the General Electron Configuration for Its Outermost