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What is the electron configuration of magnesium (atomic number 12)?

A. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
B. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p²
C. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p³
D. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 4s²

Answer: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²


Additional Information: The electron configuration of magnesium is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s².


Subjects: Atomic Structure, Chemistry

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