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  • Identifying Elements by Electron Configuration: The Case of Silicon (Si)
    The element with the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p² is Silicon (Si).

    Here's how to determine that:

    * Count the electrons: Add up the superscripts in the electron configuration (2 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 2 = 14). This tells you the element has 14 electrons.

    * Atomic Number: The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of protons (and also the number of electrons in a neutral atom). Therefore, the element with 14 electrons has an atomic number of 14.

    * Periodic Table: Look for the element with atomic number 14 on the periodic table. That element is Silicon (Si).

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