Element X has an electron configuration of 1s22s22p63s1, while element Z has an electron configuration of 1s22s22p5.a) Which element would form an ion that has a larger radius?b) Which element would release more energy when it gains an electron?

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Element X has an electron configuration of 1s22s22p63s1, while element Z has an electron configuration of

1s22s22p5.

a) Which element would form an ion that has a larger radius?
b) Which element would release more energy when it gains an electron?

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