Which One of the Following Is the Correct Electronic Configuration

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the correct electronic configuration for the sodium atom?

• A) 1s¹ 2s² 3p⁶ 2s²
• B) 1s² 2s¹ 3p⁶ 2s²
• C) 1s¹ 2s² 2p⁶
• D) 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
• E) 1 s² 2 s² 2 p⁶ 3 s¹

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