MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #757

The number of electrons in a neutral atom of chromium (Z=24) that have l=2 is

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #757

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The number of electrons in a neutral atom of chromium (Z=24) that have l=2 is

    • A) 4
    • B) 5
    • C) 6
    • D) 8

    Answer: 5

    Explanation: Chromium's electron configuration is [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹; 5 electrons are in 3d orbitals (l=2).