Answer to Question #330940 in General Chemistry for zuli

Question

Write the electron configuration, noble gas configuration, and orbital diagram of the following elements.

1. phosphorus
2. chlorine
3. potassium

Answer 1

1. Phosphorus P

1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³

[Ne] 3s²3p³

2. Chlorine Cl

1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵

[Ne] 3s²3p⁵

3. Potassium K

1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s¹

[Ar] 4s¹