ns1
1H is 1s1
3Li is 1s2 2s1
11Na is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1
19K is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1
etc.
What is the generic outer electron configuration for the alkali metals?
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ns1
I know this isnt a part of the problem but if the question is asking for alkaline earth metals. the answer should be ns2