Inorganic Chemistry
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321811059
Author: Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer, Donald A. Tarr
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.27P
Briefly explain the following on the basis of electron configurations:
a. The most common ion formed by silver has a 1+ charge.
b. Cm has the outer electron configuration
c. Sn often forms an ion having a charge of 2+ (the stannous ion).
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Inorganic Chemistry
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