What is the electron configuration of a chlorine ion in a compound of BeCl2?

A. [2.8.7]-

B. [2.8.8]-

C. [2.8.8]+

D. 2.8.7

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Isaias Conley

Chemistry

17 May, 10:44

What is the electron configuration of a chlorine ion in a compound of BeCl2?

A. [2.8.7]-

B. [2.8.8]-

C. [2.8.8]+

D. 2.8.7

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Jacqueline Mercer · Answer 1

The electronic configuration of a chlorine ion in BeCl2 compound is

[2.8.8]^ - (answer B)

chlorine atom gain on electron form Be to form chloride ions

chlorine atom has a electronic configuration of 2.8.7 and it gains one electron to form chloride ion with 2.8.8 electronic configuration

What is the electron configuration of a chlorine ion in a compound of BeCl2?A. [2.8.7]-B. [2.8.8]-C. [2.8.8]+D. 2.8.7

What is the electron configuration of a chlorine ion in a compound of BeCl2?

A. [2.8.7]-

B. [2.8.8]-

C. [2.8.8]+

D. 2.8.7