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The atom of an element has 20 protons, 20 electrons and 20 neutrons:

Write the electronic configuration of the element.


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  • The atomic number of the element is 20.
  • Atomic number(Z)- The total number of protons in the nucleus of an atom gives us the atomic number of that atom.
  • The electronic configuration of the given element will be 2,8,8,2.
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