1. Understand Isoelectronic:
Isoelectronic species have the same number of electrons.
2. Find Rubidium's Electron Configuration:
Rubidium (Rb) is in Group 1 (alkali metals) and has an atomic number of 37. Its electron configuration is:
[Kr] 5s¹
This means it has 37 electrons.
3. Identify the Neutral Atom with 37 Electrons:
The neutral atom with 37 electrons is Krypton (Kr).
Therefore, Krypton (Kr) is isoelectronic with Rubidium (Rb).