For each of the following valence electron configurations of a homonuclear diatomic molecule or molecular ion, identify the element X, Q, or Z and determine the total bond order. (b) Qz:(02) (0i2s)} (7»2p)³ g2s

For each of the following valence electron configurations of a homonuclear diatomic molecule or molecular ion, identify the element X, Q, or Z and determine the total bond order. (b) Qz:(02) (0i2s)} (7»2p)³ g2s

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