Question
Question: A deuterium atom :...
A deuterium atom :
A
Has the same atomic mass as the hydrogen atom.
B
Has the same electronic configuration as the hydrogen atom.
C
Has the same composition of the nucleus as the hydrogen atom.
D
Contains one proton more than a hydrogen atom.
Answer
Has the same electronic configuration as the hydrogen atom.
Explanation
Solution
Electronic configuration of hydrogen and deuterium is the same i.e. 1s1