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QuizMultiple Choice

Electrons and the Periodic Table

Question 1 • Chemistry Honors A

Which is the electron configuration for nobelium (No)?

Answer
A
[Rn]7s25f14
B
[Rn]7s25f7
C
[Ne]3s23p7
D
[Xe]6s25d1

Explanation

Nobelium has atomic number 102, so its electron configuration must account for 102 electrons. The radon core, [Rn], accounts for 86; adding 7s² and 5f¹⁴ gives 86 + 2 + 14 = 102. Therefore, the configuration is [Rn]7s²5f¹⁴, choice A.

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