Question: The electron configuration for a chlorine atom is: 1s2 2s2 2p63s2 3p5. What electron configuration represents the electrons thatmake up only the core electrons for

The electron configuration for a chlorine atom is: 1s2 2s2 2p63s2 3p5. What electron configuration represents the electrons thatmake up only the core electrons for a chlorine atom?

A. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2

B. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5

C. 1s2

D. 1s2 2s2 2p6

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