Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
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Chapter 8 - Sections 8.1-8.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 375: 50a

Answer

Aluminum

Work Step by Step

The electron configuration for the element in the third period with three valance electrons is $[Ne]:3s^{2}3p^{1}$, which corresponds to the element Aluminium.
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