A neutral atom of a certain element has 17 elec- trons. Without consulting a periodic table, (a) write the ground-state electron configuration of the element, (b) classify the element, (c) deter- mine whether this element is diamagnetic or paramagnetic.
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Answer (1)
Answer:(a) Ground-state electron configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵(b) Classification: Halogen (nonmetal)(c) Magnetic property: Paramagnetic (because of one unpaired electron in the 3p orbital)