NEETChemistryStructure of Atom
What does the ground state electronic configuration of an element correspond to?
Options
- AThe state of the highest total electronic energy.
- BThe state of the lowest total electronic energy.
- CThe state of the highest atomic number.
- DThe state of the highest ionization energy.
Correct answer
B. The state of the lowest total electronic energy.
Step-by-step solution
, "The ground state electronic configuration of the atom of an element always corresponds to the state of the lowest total electronic energy."