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Describe electron configuration

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Answer : It is the representation of electrons around the nucleus of an atom.

Explanation :

Electronic configuration : It is defined as the representation of electrons around the nucleus of an atom.

Number of electrons in an atom are determined by the electronic configuration.

For example :

Chlorine is the non-metal that belongs to group 17 and has 17 electrons in their shell.

The electronic configuration of chlorine (Cl) will be:


1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^5

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