Question

Select the correct answer.

Which element has three unpaired electrons in its p orbital?
A.
carbon (atomic number 6)
B.
oxygen (atomic number 8)
C.
nitrogen (atomic number 7)
D.
beryllium (atomic number 4)

Answer 1

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

A. C - 6 electrons - 1s2 2s2 2p2

B. O - 8 electrons - 1s2 2s2 2p4

C. N - 7 electrons - 1s2 2s2 2p3

D. Be - 4 electrons - 1s2 2s2