What is the ground state valence shell electron configuration of a group 4A element? A)ns⁰ np⁴ B)ns¹ np³ C)ns² np² D)ns² np⁴

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Group 4A elements have 4 valence electrons. The ground state valence shell electron configuration for a Group 4A element would be ns2np2, where n is the principal quantum number of the valence shell. Therefore, the configuration would be 4s2 4p2, which is represented by the option C (ns² np²). Option A, B, and D have incorrect numbers of electrons or incorrect subshells.

What Is the Ground State Valence Shell Electron Configuration of a Group