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What is the most likely electron configuration for a sodium ion?(A) 1$s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{5}$(B) 1$s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6}$(C) 1$s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{1}$(D) 1$s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{5} 3 s^{2}$
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Sodium is the 11th element on the periodic table, so it has 11 electrons in its neutral state. The electron configuration of a neutral sodium atom is 1$s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{1}$. Show more…
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