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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Does the electron configuration [Ne]3s^1.3p^5 work? Or is it invalid?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is valid. Noble Gas notation saves time and you can use [Ne]3s^1 for Na.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I mean that can you remove an electron from the s orbital when there's a p orbital available?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

it's valid but it's not a ground state configuration

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay that's what I figured. Thanks!

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