(a)
Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
The convention followed to remove or add electrons is electrons of largest principal quantum number are lost first. In case of subshells of the same
(b)
Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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