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What atom has the electron configuration $1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{1}$ $1s^2 2s^2 2p^1$ ?

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May 30, 2016

If there are 5 electrons, there must be 5 nuclear protons in the NEUTRAL atom.

Explanation:

If 5 nuclear protons, i.e. $Z = 5$ $Z=5$ , the element is BORON.

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