Question

What is the shorthand electron configuration of neon?

Answer 1

`[He]2s^2 2p^6`

Explanation:

Neon's electron configuration is `1s^2 2s^2 2p^6`

The shorthand is always based on the previous noble gas. All noble gases except for Helium end in `ns^2 np^6`, where `n` is the period or row.

So Neon's shorthand is `[He]2s^2 2p^6`