What is the electron configuration of oxygen (atomic number 8)?

A. 1s² 2s² 2p⁴
B. 1s² 2s² 2p⁶
C. 1s² 2s² 2p³
D. 1s² 2p⁴

Answer: 1s² 2s² 2p⁴

Additional Information: The electron configuration of oxygen is 1s² 2s² 2p⁴.

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