Below is a representation of the electronic configuration for a neutral species. What atom does this correspond to? 1s²2s²2p6 3s² 3p5 O a. Cl O b. P O c. Al O d. K O e. Sc

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Below is a representation of the electronic configuration for a neutral species. What
atom does this correspond to?
1s² 2s² 2p 3s² 3p5
O a. Cl
O b. P
O c. Al
O d. K
O e. Sc
Transcribed Image Text:Below is a representation of the electronic configuration for a neutral species. What atom does this correspond to? 1s² 2s² 2p 3s² 3p5 O a. Cl O b. P O c. Al O d. K O e. Sc
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