Practice question
Question
Which element has the electronic configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p²?
Explanation
Total electrons = 14, corresponding to Si (period 3, group 14). Others: Al (13 electrons), P (15 electrons), Mg (12 electrons).
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