Which of the Following Is the Correct Ground State Electron

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct ground state electron configuration for a magnesium atom?

• A)1s²2s²2p⁸
• B)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²
• C)1s²2s¹⁰
• D)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p²
• E)1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹

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