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An element has an electron configuration of [Ne]3s23p6. Which of the following is true?
The element is a noble gas.
It has 8 valence electrons.
The element is Kr.
The element is chemically inert.
[Ne]3s23p6.
Ne = 10
10 + 2 + 6 = 18 electrons
Ar = 18
so the element is Argon
element is noble gas = correct
it has 8 valence electrons = correct
the element is Kr = wrong
the element is chemically inert = correct