Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration for Ca?

2,18,1

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8,8,4

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2,8,8,2

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18,2

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Solution

The correct option is C
2,8,8,2

The atomic number of calcium is 20. So, the electronic configuration of calcium is 2,8,8,2.

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The electronic configuration of calcium is 2,8,8,2. So why we can't write it as 2,8,9,1?

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