Question

according to the textbook what is the definition of \electron configuration\. * 1 po a visual model of the most likely locations for electrons in an atom the arrangement of electrons in the orbitals of an atom when all the atoms of an electron have the lowest possible energies a region of space around the nucleus where an electron is likely to be found

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of "electron configuration", we analyze each option:

• The first option describes an electron cloud model, not electron configuration.
• The second option: Electron configuration is indeed the arrangement of electrons in the orbitals of an atom. This matches the scientific definition.
• The third option describes the ground state (all atoms with lowest energies), not electron configuration.
• The fourth option describes an atomic orbital, not electron configuration.

Answer:

the arrangement of electrons in the orbitals of an atom (the second option)