Choose the appropriate electron configuration for an element that has two unpaired electrons. A) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶ B) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴ C) 1s²2s²2p⁶3s¹ D) 1s²2s²2p⁵

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The electron configuration of the element would have two unpaired electrons in its highest energy level. The only option with this configuration is option B, which has two unpaired electrons in the 3p sublevel (⁴). Options A, C, and D are all missing unpaired electrons.

Choose the Appropriate Electron Configuration for an Element That Has