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?

Question

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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.

Atomic Numbers and Electron Configurations - Quiz Quiz

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?

More from this Course