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Write electron configurations for the most stable ion formed by each of the elements Rb, Ba, Se, and I (when in stable ionic compounds).
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Determine the atomic number of each element, which will tell us the number of electrons in the neutral atom. - Rb (Rubidium): atomic number 37 - Ba (Barium): atomic number 56 - Se (Selenium): atomic number 34 - I (Iodine): atomic number 53 Show more…
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