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Enter the electron configuration for the ion most likely formed by phosphorus. Express your answer in the order of orbital filling

Enter the electron configuration for the ion most likely formed by phosphorus. Express your answer in the order of orbital filling as a string without blank space between orbitals. For example, the electron configuration of Li could be entered as 1s^22s^1 or [He]2s^1.
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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6Explanation:Phosphorus is a non metal. It gains electrons to form ions. The most likely ion formed is the phosphide, where it gains three extra electrons.Total number of electrons in Phosphide = 15 + 3 =18The electronic configuration is given as;1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6... Show More
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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

electron configuration P ion: 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6Explanation:Phosphorus gains three electrons to reach the nearest noble gas electron configuration, which is that of argon.... Show More
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Dana Herzog

Feb 20, 2025

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