What is the ground state electron configuration of lithium (atomic number 3)?

A. 1s2
B. 1s2 2s1
C. 1s2 2s2
D. 1s1

Answer: 1s2 2s1

Additional Information: The ground state electron configuration of lithium is 1s2 2s1.

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