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  • Aluminum Electron Configuration: A Detailed Explanation
    The electron configuration of aluminum is:

    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, as indicated by its atomic number. This electron configuration follows the Aufbau principle, filling orbitals in order of increasing energy.

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