Which of the Following Is the Correct Ground State Electron

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct ground state electron configuration for a phosphorus atom?

• A)1s²2s²2p³
• B)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²4p³
• C)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³
• D)1s²2s²2p⁶3s⁵
• E)1s²2s⁸3s⁵

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