Question

. The development of MRI imaging technology is one useful spinoff of basic research into the structure of the atom. Research, however, is expensive. Many people argue that the high cost of research outweighs its potential benefits. Provide one argument for and one argument against increasing current funding for atomic-structure researchi Use specific examples from this lesson in your answer to support each position. (6 marks) a) Draw the energy-level diagram and write the electronic configuration for zirconium (element 40). (3 marks)

Answer 1

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