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A-LevelChemistryAtomic structure9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q31 Mark

Which atomic orbitals are occupied in an atom of phosphorus?

A1p 2s 2p
B2s 2p 2d
C2s 2p 3s
D2p 3s 3d

✓ Correct answer

C: 2s 2p 3s

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Atomic structure, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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