Two elements in the second transition series (y through
cd)have four unpaired electrons in their 3+ ions. what elements
fitthis description?

Technetium and Rhodium

Explanation:

For Technetium, Symbol: Tc

Atomic number: 43

Electron configuration: [Kr] 4d55s2

Atomic mass: 98 u

For Rhodium, Symbol: Rh

Electron configuration: [Kr] 4d85s1

Atomic number: 45

Atomic mass: 102.9055 u

Technetium (Tc) and Rhodium (Rh)

Explanation:

The two elements in the second transition series ( Y through Cd) that have four unpaired electrons in their 3⁺ ions are

Tc [Kr] 4d⁵5s²  after losing 3 electron becomes Tc [Kr] 4d⁴ and

Rh [Kr] 4d⁸ 5s¹ after losing 3 electron becomes Rh [Kr] 4d⁶  where Kr is the electronic configuration of Krypton ( a noble gas)

so both  Technetium (Tc) and Rhodium (Rh) have four unpaired electrons

plants need sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food. plants use the raw materials of water, nutrients they absorb from soil, and carbon dioxide to make sugars the plant can use. energy from the sun and chlorophyll are also needed.

it forms an anion that has a larger radius. anions have a negative charge and are larger than the original atom.