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What is the Electronic Configuration of Nickel

Answer: Nickel is a transition metal which has an atomic number 28 and it is situated in the 4th row of the periodic table consisting of all the elements. The electronic configuration is [Ar] 3d8 4s2. Nickel is used in various things like it is helpful in making wires and coins, used in different types of alloys which are used to make nails, pipes etc.