Question

Which elements have electron configurations that end in ns2np5?

Answer 1

Answer:

• The halogens have electron configurations that end in ns2np5.

Explanation:

Halogen: The elements of group 17 of periodic table are halogens like F, Cl, Br, I etc. They have 7 valence shells electrons. The electronic configurations of each halogen is given as follow

• F = [He]2s∧2 2p∧5
• Cl = [Ne] 3s∧2 3p∧5
• Br = [Ar] 4s∧2 3d∧10 4p∧5
• I = [Kr]5s∧2 4d∧10 5p∧5

From electronic configurations, it is cleared only halogens have valence shell elctrons in ns∧2 np∧5.

Transition elements: In transitions elements , electronic configuration ended in d- orbital.

Inner transition elements: In transitions elements , electronic configuration ended in f- orbital.

Nobel gases: Nobel gases elements have complete valence shells, Eight electrons like this ns2np6.