Which of the following represents the change in electronic configuration that is associated with the second ionization energy of magnesium? A)[Ne]3s² → [Ne]3s¹ + e^- B)[Ne]3s² → [Ne] + 2 e^- C)[Ne]3s¹ → [Ne] + e^- D)[Ne]3s² + e^- → [Ne]3s²3p¹

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The second ionization energy of magnesium involves removing a second electron from the magnesium ion ([Ne]3s^1) to form a Mg^2+ ion with a neon ([Ne]) core electronic configuration.

Which of the Following Represents the Change in Electronic Configuration