Structure Of Atom Question 3

Question 3 - 24 January - Shift 2

The number of s-electrons present in an ion with 55 protons in its unipositive state is

(1) 8

(2) 9

(3) 12

(4) 10

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Answer: (4)

Solution:

Formula: Electronic Configuraton

$Z=55[Cs] \Rightarrow[Xe] 6 s^{1}$

$[Cs^{+}] \Rightarrow[Xe]$ i.e. upto 5 s count $e^{-}$of s-subshell

i.e. $1 s, 2 s, 3 s, 4 s, 5 s \Rightarrow 10$ electrons