Which of These Choices Is the Electron Configuration for the Aluminum

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of these choices is the electron configuration for the aluminum ion?

• A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²
• B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p²
• C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p¹
• D) 1s²2s²2p⁶
• E) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴

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