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Question
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Which of the following electronic structure is of a metal?
Options
2, 8, 8
2, 7
2, 8, 2
2, 8, 4
Solution
2, 8, 2 because it has only 2 electrons in its valence shell which can be lost to form a dipositive cation.
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