Which of the Following Is the Correct Ground State Electron

question 86

Multiple Choice

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

• A)1s²2s²2p⁶3s⁴
• B)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p²
• C)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴
• D)1s²2s²2p⁶3p⁴
• E)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶

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