Multielectron Atoms: the Correct Ground State Electron Configuration of Boron

question 29

Multiple Choice

Multielectron atoms: The correct ground state electron configuration of boron, which has 5 electrons, is

• A) 1s²2s²2p.
• B) 1s²2s²2p³.
• C) 1s²1p²2s.
• D) 1s²2p²3s.
• E) 1s²2p³.

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