The Ground State Electron Configuration for an Atom of Sodium

question 64

Multiple Choice

The ground state electron configuration for an atom of sodium is

• A)1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
• B)1s² 2s²
• C)1s² 2s² 2p⁶
• D)1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴

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Definitions:

Simple Random Sampling

A sampling method where each member of a population has an equal chance of being included in the sample.

Equal Probability

This refers to the concept that all outcomes or members of a population have the same chance of occurring or being chosen.

Stratified Random

A sampling method that involves dividing the population into subgroups and randomly selecting samples from each subgroup to ensure representation.

Nonprobability Sampling

Type of sampling procedure in which one cannot specify the probability that any member of the population will be included in the sample.