Answer to Question #156776 in General Chemistry for Jhocel Mae

Question

Directions: Write the electronic configurations of the following elements and identify whether it is paramagnetic or diamagnetic.

1. Phosphorus -15 electrons

2. Chromium -24 electrons

3. Zinc - 30 electrons

Answer 1

1. Electronic configuration of " P ".

[Ne] 3s² 3p³.

2. Electronic Configuration of Cr .

[Ar] 3d⁵ 4S¹.

3. Electronic Configuration of Zn

[Ar ] 3d¹⁰4S².