1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹
Here's a breakdown:
* 1s²: The first energy level (n=1) has 2 electrons in the s orbital.
* 2s²: The second energy level (n=2) has 2 electrons in the s orbital.
* 2p⁶: The second energy level also has 6 electrons in the p orbital.
* 3s²: The third energy level (n=3) has 2 electrons in the s orbital.
* 3p¹: The third energy level has 1 electron in the p orbital.
Important Note: Aluminum has 13 electrons, so this configuration accounts for all of them.