Answer to Question #188886 in General Chemistry for Anisa Tamaivena

Question

For the following species: Zn2+ and Na

i) Write the electronic configuration using noble gas notation.  

ii) Draw the partial orbital box diagram showing valence electrons for the above species (Zn2+ and Na), and indicate whether they are paramagnetic or diamagnetic.

Answer 1

i) 3d10 4s2 and 3s1

ii)