Answer to Question #156777 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.  [Ne] 3s²3p³ paramagnetic

2. [Ar] 3d⁵4s¹. Paramagnetic

3.  [Ar] 3d¹⁰4s². Diamagnetic