Which of the Following Is the Ground-State Electron Configuration of the Mg²

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the ground-state electron configuration of the Mg^2 ion?

• A)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²
• B)[Ne]3s²
• C)[Ne]3s²3p²
• D)[He]2s²2p⁶
• E)[He]2s²2p⁸

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