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MCQ
Which element has the electronic configuration 2, 8, 8, 1?
Unit-3 Atomic Structure
A potassium
B calcium
C argon
D scandium
Explanation

Potassium (Z = 19) has 19 electrons arranged as 2, 8, 8, 1.

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