Question

The electron configuration of ne is:

a. 1s 22s 22p 6 3s
b. 1s 22s 22p 6
c. 1s 12s 12p 3
d. 1s 22s 22p 5
e. 1s 22s 22p 33s 2

Answer 1

Answer: b. 1s2 2s2 2p6

Explanation: Based on its place in the periodic table. H and He give us 1s2, Li and Be 2s2, and B C N O F Ne gives us 2p6.