Which of the Following Represents the Change in Electronic Configuration

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the change in electronic configuration that is associated with the second ionization energy of magnesium?

• A)[Ne]3s² → [Ne]3s¹ + e^-
• B)[Ne]3s² → [Ne] + 2 e^-
• C)[Ne]3s¹ → [Ne] + e^-
• D)[Ne]3s² + e^- → [Ne]3s²3p¹

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Cell Cycle

The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication.

Cytokinesis

The method by which a single eukaryotic cell's cytoplasm is split into two, resulting in the formation of two offspring cells during cell division.

Telophase

The final stage of cell division, in which the chromosomes de-condense, nuclear envelopes reform, and cytokinesis usually begins.

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