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WAEC Chemistry 2018 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The valence electrons of ₁₂Mg are in the

  • A. 3s orbitalCorrect
  • B. 0.2Px orbital
  • C. 2s orbital
  • D. 1s orbital

Explanation

Magnesium (Z=12): 1s²2s²2p⁶6 3s². Its valence electrons occupy the 3s orbital.

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