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### Electron Configuration Quiz

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What is the ground state valence shell electron configuration of a group 4A element (the group containing carbon)?

- ⃝ ns⁰ np⁴
- ⃝ ns¹ np³
- ⃝ ns² np²
- ⃝ ns² np⁴

**Explanation:**

In this multiple-choice question, you are asked to identify the valence shell electron configuration for an element in Group 4A of the periodic table, which includes carbon. 

Here's a brief overview of the options provided:
1. ns⁰ np⁴
2. ns¹ np³
3. ns² np²
4. ns² np⁴

To answer this question, recognize that Group 4A elements have four electrons in their valence shell. Thus, the ground state electron configuration of these elements includes two electrons in the s orbital and two electrons in the p orbital, corresponding to the ns² np² configuration.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Electron Configuration Quiz #### Question 3 What is the ground state valence shell electron configuration of a group 4A element (the group containing carbon)? - ⃝ ns⁰ np⁴ - ⃝ ns¹ np³ - ⃝ ns² np² - ⃝ ns² np⁴ **Explanation:** In this multiple-choice question, you are asked to identify the valence shell electron configuration for an element in Group 4A of the periodic table, which includes carbon. Here's a brief overview of the options provided: 1. ns⁰ np⁴ 2. ns¹ np³ 3. ns² np² 4. ns² np⁴ To answer this question, recognize that Group 4A elements have four electrons in their valence shell. Thus, the ground state electron configuration of these elements includes two electrons in the s orbital and two electrons in the p orbital, corresponding to the ns² np² configuration.
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