How is the full electron configuration of zinc represented? A)1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ B)1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s³ 3d⁹ C)1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3s² 3d¹⁰ D)1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3s² 3d⁹

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The correct electron configuration for zinc (Zn, atomic number 30) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰, which corresponds to the sequence given in option A, despite the unusual notation.

How Is the Full Electron Configuration of Zinc Represented