What is the principal quantum number of the outermost electrons in an atom of ch

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What is the principal quantum number of the outermost electrons in an atom of chlorine? (2022)
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What is the principal quantum number of the outermost electrons in an atom of chlorine? (2022)
  • Step 1: Identify the atomic number of chlorine, which is 17.
  • Step 2: Determine the electron configuration of chlorine. It is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵.
  • Step 3: Look at the highest energy level (n) in the electron configuration. The outermost electrons are in the 3rd shell (3s and 3p).
  • Step 4: Conclude that the principal quantum number (n) of the outermost electrons in chlorine is 3.
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