Chapter 8, Problem 8.78P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The charge and full ground state electron configuration of the ion likely to be formed by $\text{P}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The electronic configuration of an atom describes how the electrons are ditributed in its atom among various shells and subshells. It is used to predict the chemical, physical, electrical and magnetic properties of the substance. The full electronic configuration of an atom tells about the distribution of electrons in the various atomic orbitals.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The charge and full ground state electron configuration of the ion likely to be formed by $\text{Mg}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The electronic configuration of an atom describes how the electrons are ditributed in its atom among various shells and subshells. It is used to predict the chemical, physical, electrical and magnetic properties of the substance. The full electronic configuration of an atom tells about the distribution of electrons in the various atomic orbitals.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The charge and full ground state electron configuration of the ion likely to be formed by $\text{Se}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The electronic configuration of an atom describes how the electrons are ditributed in its atom among various shells and subshells. It is used to predict the chemical, physical, electrical and magnetic properties of the substance. The full electronic configuration of an atom tells about the distribution of electrons in the various atomic orbitals.