Consider these two electron configurations for neutral atoms L and M. L-1s²2s²2p^6 3s² M-1s²2s²2p^6 3s¹3p¹ What is the atomic number of L?

Nathan Strutz asked Nov 17, 2023

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Consider these two electron configurations for neutral atoms L and M.

L-1s²2s²2p^6 3s²
M-1s²2s²2p^6 3s¹3p¹
What is the atomic number of L?

Nathan Strutz asked Nov 17, 2023

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Calculate electrons

Total electrons=10+2=12

The element is Magnesium with symbol Mg as atomic no is 12

Additional:-

M:-

Excited state of magnesium

Gobernador answered Nov 22, 2023

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