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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 19M.1.hl.TZ1.4
Level hl Paper 1 Time zone TZ1
Command term Question number 4 Adapted from N/A
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19M.1.hl.TZ1.4

What is the ground state electron configuration of an atom of chromium, Cr (Z = 24)?

A. [Ar]3d6

B. [Ar]4s23d4

C. [Ar]4s13d5

D. [Ar]4s24p4

[1]

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

Some candidates had ground state configuration of Cr as 4s2 3d4 rather than 4s1 3d5