A Neutral Atom Has an Electron Configuration of 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p²

question 29

Multiple Choice

A neutral atom has an electron configuration of 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p². How many protons does it have in its nucleus?

• A) 5
• B) 11
• C) 14
• D) 20
• E) 26

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