Give the ground state electron configuration for Mg²⁺. A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s² B) 1s²2s²2p⁶ C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p² D) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶ E) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹

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Mg has an atomic number of 12, so its neutral electron configuration is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s². When it loses two electrons to form Mg²⁺, the electrons are removed from the outermost shell, resulting in the configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶.

Give the Ground State Electron Configuration for Mg2⁺

Give the Ground State Electron Configuration for Mg²⁺