The atomic number of silicon (Si) is 14. What's the electron configuration for silicon? Question 1 options:
A) [Ar] 3p5
B) [He] 1s2 2p6
C) [Ne] 3s2 3p2
D) [He] 2s2 3p2

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Answer:

D.[Ne] 3S2 3P2

Explanation:

The electron configuration for silicon is  [Ne] 3s² 3p². Hence Option (C) is correct.

What is elctronic configuration ?

Electronic configuration, also called electronic structure or electron configuration, the arrangement of electrons in orbitals around an atomic nucleus.

The electron configuration of an element describes how electrons are distributed in its atomic orbitals.

Electron configurations of atoms follow a standard notation in which all electron-containing atomic subshells (with the number of electrons they hold written in superscript) are placed in a sequence.

Silicon belongs to group 14th and 3rd period.Therefore, The electron configuration for silicon is  [Ne] 3s² 3p². Hence Option (C) is correct.

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