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Chapter 3, Problem 54E
Interpretation Introduction
To determine:
The name of an element in the third period (row) of the periodic table with the following:
a. Three valence electrons.
b. Four 3p electrons.
c. Six 3p electrons.
d. Two 3s electrons and zero 3p electrons.
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