Final answer:
The correct electron configuration for tellurium (Te) with an atomic number of 52 is [Kr]5s2 4d10 5p4.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct electron configuration for Te (tellurium), which has an atomic number of 52, is option 1: [Kr]5s2 4d10 5p4. We can determine this by following the periodic table and the order of filling electron orbitals, starting with the nearest noble gas core, which for Te is krypton (Kr). After the [Kr] core, the filling order of orbitals follows the sequence 5s, 4d, and then 5p. Tellurium is located in the p-block and has four electrons beyond the noble gas core configuration in its p orbital, as observed in the given options.