Multielectron Atoms: What Is the Correct Electronic Configuration for the Ground

question 39

Multiple Choice

Multielectron atoms: What is the correct electronic configuration for the ground state sodium atom, which has 11 electrons?

• A) 1s¹2s²3p⁶2s²
• B) 1s²2s¹3p⁶2s²
• C) 1s¹2s²2p⁶
• D) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²
• E) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹

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