Inorganic Chemistry
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Author: Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer, Donald A. Tarr
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.26P
Briefly explain the following on the basis of electron configurations:
a. Fluorine forms an ion having a charge of
b. The most common ion formed by zinc has a 2+ charge.
c. The electron configuration of the molybdenum atom is
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Chapter 2 Solutions
Inorganic Chemistry
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