Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

by Zumdahl, Steven S.; Zumdahl, Susan A.

Published by Cengage Learning

ISBN 10: 1305079248

ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 2 - Exercises - Page 99f: 114

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a. The electron configuration of element 117 (Uus) is predicted to be [Rn] 5f14 6d10 7s2 7p5. b. Element 117 (Uus) is predicted to most resemble chemically with the halogen group elements, particularly iodine (I) and astatine (At), due to its expected valence electron configuration and chemical properties.

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