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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