What is the generic outer electron configuration for the alkali metals?

3 answers

ns1
1H is 1s1
3Li is 1s2 2s1
11Na is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1
19K is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1
etc.
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
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