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What is the electron configuration for an excited state atom of Aluminum?

A. 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 4s^2 4p^3
B. 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^5 4s^2 4p^1
C. 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 4s^2 4p^1
D. 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 4s^2 4p^2

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Final answer:

The electron configuration of Aluminum in an excited state is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹.

Step-by-step explanation:

The electron configuration of Aluminum in an excited state is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹.

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