Draw the electron configuration for a neutral atom of beryllium. 1 energy ?

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### Electron Configuration of Beryllium

**Task:** Draw the electron configuration for a neutral atom of beryllium.

**Diagram Explanation:**

- **Axes:**
  - The vertical axis represents "energy."
  - Specific energy levels are marked along this axis but are currently undefined in the diagram.

- **Tools (on the right):**
  - Various drawing tools are present: a square, a line, and an eraser.
  - Additional buttons include undo (circular arrow), reset (X), and help (question mark).

**Instructions:**

1. Use the drawing tools to represent the distribution of beryllium's electrons across its energy levels.
2. Remember that a neutral beryllium atom has an atomic number of 4, indicating it has four electrons.

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**Note:** For a complete electron configuration, recall that beryllium's electrons occupy the lowest available energy states in a sequence similar to the Aufbau principle: \(1s^2 2s^2\).
Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for an Educational Website** --- ### Electron Configuration of Beryllium **Task:** Draw the electron configuration for a neutral atom of beryllium. **Diagram Explanation:** - **Axes:** - The vertical axis represents "energy." - Specific energy levels are marked along this axis but are currently undefined in the diagram. - **Tools (on the right):** - Various drawing tools are present: a square, a line, and an eraser. - Additional buttons include undo (circular arrow), reset (X), and help (question mark). **Instructions:** 1. Use the drawing tools to represent the distribution of beryllium's electrons across its energy levels. 2. Remember that a neutral beryllium atom has an atomic number of 4, indicating it has four electrons. --- **Note:** For a complete electron configuration, recall that beryllium's electrons occupy the lowest available energy states in a sequence similar to the Aufbau principle: \(1s^2 2s^2\).
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