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Consider three elements with the following abbreviated elec­tron configurations:X = [Ar]4s...

Consider three elements with the following abbreviated elec­tron configurations:

X = [Ar]4s23d5   Y = [Ar]4s23d104p1   Z = [Ar]4s23d104p6

a. Identify each element as a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid.

b. Which element has the smallest atomic size?

c. Which element has the highest ionization energy?

d. Which element has a half-filled sublevel?

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