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The __________ of an atom is the representation of the arrangement of electrons distributed among the orbital shells and subshells.

A

electron configuration

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B

electric configuration

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C

neutron configuration

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D

proton configuration

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Solution

The correct option is A electron configuration
Electronic configuration of an atom is the representation of arrangement of electrons in the shell, sub-shell and orbitals in an atom.

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