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PIMSO 2025 - Science - Secondary 1 - National Round Question 12

PIMSO Science · PIMSO 2025 - Science - Secondary 1 - National Round

Question 12

Given the electronic configuration of Sc ($1s^2\,2s^2\,2p^6\,3s^2\,3p^6\,4s^2\,3d^1\,4s^2$), what are the possible charges of the Sc cation?

A. +1
B. +3
C. +1 and +2
D. +1, +2, and +3

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