What Is the Ground-State Electron Configuration of Calcium

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the ground-state electron configuration of calcium?

• A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²
• B) 1s²2s²2p⁶
• C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²

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