Which Ground-State Atom Has an Electron Configuration Described by the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which ground-state atom has an electron configuration described by the following orbital diagram?

• A)phosphorus
• B)nitrogen
• C)arsenic
• D)vanadium
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Behavioral Isolation

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Flash Patterns

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Recombination

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