Which, if any, is the ground-state electron configuration for K⁺ A) [Ar] or 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶ B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵ C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s² D) [Ar] or 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴ E) None of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ground-state electron configuration for K⁺ is [Ar] or 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶, as it loses one electron from the 4s orbital of neutral potassium (K) to form the K⁺ ion.

Which, If Any, Is the Ground-State Electron Configuration for K+

Which, If Any, Is the Ground-State Electron Configuration for K⁺