Which of the following electron configuration represents the electron configuration for a magnesium cation ... Mg^2+?

Answer: 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6
Explanation
  • Magnesium (Mg) has 12 electrons with a neutral configuration of 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s².
  • Mg²⁺ loses 2 electrons from the outermost 3s² orbital, leaving 1s² 2s² 2p⁶.
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