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A neutral atom has the following characteristics: - it has 10 valence electrons - it's a transition metal - the highest quantum level occupied is n = 4 What is the identity of this atom? Enter either the element name or symbol
Valence electron = Outermost shell electron
Nickel ( Ni) = [Ar] 3d8 4s2
It contain 8 valence electron in 3d subshell and 2 valence electron in 4s subshell. ( total valence electron = 8+ 2 = 10)
4S will have prinicipal quantum no. ( n=4 ).
so answer will be Nickel ( Ni)