Which neutral atoms have the given electron configurations in either a ground state or excited state

The answer is  a: x-rays—2 and ultraviolet rays—3.  hope i !

Firstly, the planetary model of the atom  failed  to explain why individual atoms produce discrete  line spectra. in fact, according to rutherford's model, each individual atom should produce a  continuous  line spectrum. the second flaw to his model was the fact that electrons orbit the nucleus in a circular fashion.

Yes, well how much of all chemistry is to do with numbers? a lot! so being good at mathematics makes a huge aspect of chemistry so much easier but if you aren't mathematical then you can work at it and become reasonably proficient at it.hope i ~