Question

Which electrons are lost by an atom of iron when it forms the Fe3+ ion?

A. One s orbital electron and two d orbital electrons
B. Two s orbital electrons and one d orbital electron
C. Three s orbital electrons
D. Three d orbital electrons

Answer 1

B. Two s orbital electrons and one d orbital electron

Answer 2

The two s Orbital electrons and one d orbital electron, are the electrons that are lost by an atom of Iron when it forms the Fe3 + ion.