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I know as far as to say that 1 is the energy level, s would be the sub-shell (spdf, 1357) and the ^2 would be the number of electrons within the sub shell. But regardless, I don't know how to use that information and look at a periodic table and say, "That is..."

Homework Statement What is the atomic number if the electron config is 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p4.Homework Equations How do I solve for electron configurations using a periodic table?The Attempt at a Solution I don't really have any, I am studying for a mid-term and this is all stuff I barely...