An atom in an excited state has an electron configuration of 2-7-2.
54 Explain, in terms of subatomic particles, why this excited atom is electrically neutral. [1]
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NOTE="Atoms" are neutral The number of protons equals the number of electrons. The atom has 11 protons and 11 electrons. |
55 Write the electron configuration of this atom in the ground state. [1]
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