What Is the Electron Configuration for Silicon

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the electron configuration for silicon?

• A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹3p³
• B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p²
• C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s⁴
• D) 1s²2s²2p⁶3p⁴
• E) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³

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