The electron configuration for magnesium is shown. 1 s squared 2 s squared 2 p to the 6th power 3 s squared Which diagram shows the correct distribution of electrons in the electron shells of a magnesium atom?

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Image with description A gray circle labeled 12 P 12 N is surrounded by three concentric circles. The innermost circle has gray dots at the north and south positions; the middle circle has eight gray dots equally spaced around the circle, with dots aligned with those in the inner circle; the outer circle has gray dots at the north and south positions.

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The electron configuration for magnesium is shown. 1 s squared 2 s squared 2 p to the 6th power 3 s squared Which diagram shows the correct distribution of electrons in the electron shells of a magnesium atom?

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