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QuizMultiple Choice

Periodic Trends — Unit test

Question 13 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Which of these elements has an electron configuration of [Kr]5s2?

Answer
A
barium
B
calcium
C
rubidium
D
strontium

Explanation

Strontium has atomic number 38, so its electron configuration is [Kr]5s²: the krypton core accounts for 36 electrons, and the two remaining electrons fill the 5s orbital. Therefore, the correct choice is strontium. Calcium has [Ar]4s², rubidium has [Kr]5s¹, and barium has [Xe]6s².

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