Writing the electronic configuration
Electronic configuration of Neon, Z = 10
1s 2s 2p
Electron configuration: 1s 2s 2p 6
2
2
Electronic configuration of Aluminum, Z = 13
1s 2s 2p 3s 3p
2
2
Electron configuration: 1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 1
2
6
or
[Ne] 3s 3p 1
2