Which noble gas core precedes the 3d series of elements?
ANeon
BKrypton
CXenon
DArgon
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Argon
Argon, 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6, precedes calcium and the 3d series that follows it.
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