Write the electron configuration for Br- and state the number of valence electrons. Select one:

a. 1s22s22p63s23p64s24p5 with 5 valence electrons
b. 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p65s25p5 with 5 valence electrons
c. 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p6 with 8 valence electrons
d. 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p65s24d105p5 with 7 valence electrons

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Answer:

[tex]1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2} 3p^62} 4s^{2} 3d^{10} 4p^{5}[/tex] with 7 valence electrons.

Explanation:

Bromine has 7 unpaired (valence) electrons in its outer shell, and a total of 35 elecrons. Its 4s orbital is completely filled with 2 electrons.

The closest answer from the options would be option D.

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