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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

What is the electron configuration for Zn2+ ?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Yash Patari
4 Years ago
Dear student
The electron configuration of a neutral zinc atom is 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s2. The Zn2+ ion has lost two electrons, which leaves it with 30 protons and 28 electrons. The electron configuration of Zn2+ is 1s22s22p63s23p63d10.
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