Answer
Magnesium 2, 8, 2
Work Step by Step
Atomic number of Magnesium = 12, so no. of protons =no. of electrons = 12.
2 electrons in 1s orbital
8 electrons in 2p orbital
2 electrons in 3p orbital
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