Question

Does beryllium (Be) or Sodium (Na) have the same electron arrangement as Magnesium (Mg)? Why?

Answer 1

Na has the most similar configuration. Na electron configuration: 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹ or [Ne] 3s₁. Mg electron configuration: 1s²2s²2p⁶3s² or [Ne] 3s². Be electron configuration: 1s²2s² or [He] 2s². Na and Mg are right next to each other in the same period

Answer 2

Na has the most similar configuration.

Step-by-step explanation:

Na electron configuration: 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹ or [Ne] 3s₁

Mg electron configuration: 1s²2s²2p⁶3s² or [Ne] 3s²

Be electron configuration: 1s²2s² or [He] 2s²

This is because Na and Mg are right next to each other in the same period (horizontal).