Question

Elements found in the column identified by the arrow would have which of the following general electron configurations?

a. ns2np 6

b. ns2np5

c. ns2np4

d. ns2np3

e. ns2np1

Answer 1

d. ns2np3

Step-by-step explanation:

In the first main group all elements have a singly occupied s orbital.

In the second main group, all elements have a doubly occupied s orbital.

In the third main group or 13th group all elements have a doubly occupied s orbital and a singly occupied p orbital.

In the fourth main group or 14th group all elements have a doubly occupied s orbital and a doubly occupied p orbital.

In the fifth main group or 15th group all elements have a doubly occupied s orbital and a triply occupied p orbital.

And so on.