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Two elements represents by the letter Q and R atomic number 9 and 12 respectively. Write the electronic configuration of R​

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Answer:

Atomic no = 12 = Mg

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that,

The atomic number of two elements that are represented by letter Q and R are 9 and 12.

We need to write the electronic configuration of R. Atomic number shows the number of protons in atom.

For R, atomic number = 12

Its electronic configuration is : 2,8,2

It has two valance electrons in its outermost shell. The element is Magnesium (Mg).

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