A-LevelChemistryAtomic structureOct/Nov 2020Paper 1 Q31 Mark
Which atomic orbitals are occupied in an atom of phosphorus?
A1p 2s 2p
B2s 2p 2d
C2s 2p 3s
D2p 3s 3d
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