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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Modern Atomic Theory

Question 2 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Iron (Fe): [Ar]4s23d6

Answer
A
longhand notation
B
noble-gas notation

Explanation

The configuration [Ar]4s²3d⁶ uses [Ar] to stand for argon’s inner-shell electrons, so it is abbreviated rather than written out fully. This makes it noble-gas notation, choice B.

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