Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Nickel atom can lose two electrons to fo...

Nickel atom can lose two electrons to form `Ni^(2+)` ion. The atomic number of nickel is 28. From which orbital will nickel lose two electrons?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

4s (The electronic configuration of Nickel is `1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2,3p6,4s2,3d8` where the outermost electron is present in 4s.)
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Atom loses electrons and becomes

An atom gives up an electron to form a ______ ion.

No two electrons in atom can have

" How many unpaired electrons are present in "_(Ni^(2))" .cation (atomic number = 28) "

Number of unpaired electrons of neutral manganese atoma and its divalent ion are in the ratio (the atomic number of manganese is 25 and it loses two electrons to form the divalent ion)

The set of elements, which can readily lose electrons is :

Of the ions Zn^(2), Ni^(2 +) and Cr^(3 +) [atomic number of Zn = 30, Ni = 28, Cr = 24 ]