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 - Review Questions - Page 375: 22

Answer

The transition elements in the first transition series that have anomalous electron configurations are chromium and copper.

Work Step by Step

Copper is [Ar]4s$^1$3d$^{10}$ Chromium is [Ar]4s$^1$3d$^{5}$
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