A neutral atom has the following electron configuration: 1s²2s²2p 3s²3p² What is the chemical symbol for the atom? How many electrons does the atom have? How many 3p electrons are in the atom? 0 X

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A neutral atom has the following electron configuration:
15²2s²2p 3s²3p²
What is the chemical symbol for the
atom?
How many electrons does the atom
have?
How many 3p electrons are in the
atom?
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