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The orbital diagram above is from the element ?

The orbital diagram above is from the element ?-example-1
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Answer:

Phosphorus

Step-by-step explanation:

In given diagram there are 15 electrons are present. Which means it is orbital diagram of phosphorus.

The atomic number of phosphorus = 15

Number of electrons = 15

Electronic configuration of phosphorus:

P₁₅ = 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p³

All other options are incorrect because:

Calcium have 20 electrons.

Electronic configuration of Ca:

Ca₂₀ = 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s²

Hydrogen have one electron.

Electronic configuration of H.

H₁ = 1s¹

Magnesium have 12 electrons:

Electronic configuration of Mg:

Mg₁₂ = 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²

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