Question

Consider the two electron arrangements for neutral atoms A and B. Are atoms A and B the same element? A - 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s1 B - 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 5s1 no yes indeterminate

Answer 1

Answer: Yes (assignment graded correct)

Step-by-step explanation:

The explanation given was that the electron count was the same.

Answer 2

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Technically yes but no because you have to fill the 3s orbital before the 5s orbital

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