Question

Identify the group of elements that correspond to the following generalized electron configuration: [noble gas]ns^2(n-1)d^2

Answer 1

The group of elements that would have an electron configuration of ns^2(n-1)d^2 would be the Halogens. Elements that belong to this specific group are Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, and Iodine. These non-metallic elements are where simple salts are made from a reaction of hydrogen compounds.