During the third ionization of a gaseous magnesium atom

CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Atomic structure · Atomic structure

Problem

(\mathrm{Mg}^{2+} \rightarrow \mathrm{Mg}^{3+}+e^{-})

, which type of electron is removed? (a) a

3s

electron (b) a

2p

electron (c) a

3p

electron (d) a

2s

electron