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[Ar] 4s²3d³

Explanation:

Vanadium has atomic number of 23. The electronic configuration of vanadium can be written as:

V (23) => 1s² 2s²2p⁶ 3s²3p⁶ 4s²3d³

NOTE: After the 18th electron, 4s will be filled before 3d.

We can also write the electronic configuration of an element in its condensed form by writing the symbol of the noble before the desired element in a squared bracket followed by the remaining electrons to complete the electronic configuration of the element.

The electronic configuration of vanadium in its condensed form is given below:

The noble gas before vanadium is Argon (Ar) with atomic number of 18. Thus, the electronic configuration of vanadium becomes:

V (23) => [Ar] 4s²3d³

ca has a crystalline lattice with positive ions (since it is a metal, metals are positively charged) and electrons flow freely in its structure since the ca atoms have a large nuclear radius so the electrons are not tightly held, therefore the electrons can flow freely since they are not being highly attracted by the nucleus. moreover, one of the properties of metals are that they are conductors of electricity, thus proving ca is the element.