The ground-state electron configuration for Zn is ________. A)[Kr]4s²3d¹⁰ B)[Ar]4s²3d¹⁰ C)[Ar]4s¹3d¹⁰ D)[Ar]3s²3d¹⁰ E)[Kr]3s²3d¹⁰

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The correct electron configuration for Zn (zinc) is [Ar]3d^10 4s^2. This corresponds to choice B, which, despite the unconventional notation, is intended to represent [Ar] followed by a full 3d subshell (10 electrons) and a full 4s subshell (2 electrons).

The Ground-State Electron Configuration for Zn Is ________