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What is the electron configuration of Ga? [Ar]4s^23d^104p^1 [Ar]4s^24d^105p^3 [Ar]4s^24d^104p^6 [Ar]4s^24d^104p^1

          What is the electron configuration of Ga?
[Ar]4s^23d^104p^1
[Ar]4s^24d^105p^3
[Ar]4s^24d^104p^6
[Ar]4s^24d^104p^1

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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The atomic number of gallium is 31, which means it has 31 electrons. Now, let's fill the electron orbitals following the Aufbau principle: 1s² (2 electrons) 2s² (2 electrons) 2p⁶ (6 electrons) Show more…

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