Which One of the Following Electron Configurations Is Appropriate for a Ground

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following electron configurations is appropriate for a ground state atom?

• A)1s¹2s¹
• B)1s²2s¹
• C)1s²2s²2p⁸
• D)1s²2s²2p⁴3s¹
• E)1s²2s²2p⁶3d¹

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