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Which electronic configuration is correct for sodium, atomic number 11?

Answer: 2,8,1.

  • A 2,8,1
  • B 2,7,2
  • C 2,8,2
  • D 2,9

Correct answer: A. 2,8,1

Explanation: Sodium has 11 electrons. They fill as 2 in K shell, 8 in L shell, and 1 in M shell.

NK (n=1)L (n=2)M (n=3)

Bohr's model: electrons occupy fixed circular shells (K, L, M) around the nucleus, with each shell holding up to 2n2 electrons.

Concept context

Explore how electrons are arranged inside an atom. Covers Bohr's model, quantum numbers, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, shapes of s, p, d orbitals, and electronic configuration rules.

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