The Electron Configuration for Phosphorus Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

The electron configuration for phosphorus is

• A)1s² 1p⁶ 2s² 2p⁵.
• B)1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3p⁵.
• C)1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s⁴ 3p¹.
• D)2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵.
• E)1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³.

---

Definitions:

Coherence

The quality of being logical and consistent, ensuring that every part of a piece of writing or speech is connected in a clear and orderly manner.

Reception

The act or process of receiving guests or goods.

Passive-voice Verbs

Verbs that are used to construct sentences where the subject is the recipient of the action, rather than performing the action itself.

Problem Statements

Concise descriptions of an issue that needs to be addressed, typically setting the stage for research or problem-solving efforts.