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1 February, 14:31

What element has a total of 3 p-sublevel electrons?

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  1. 1 February, 14:57
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    N, P, As, Sb, and Bi
  2. 1 February, 15:01
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    Elements with three p-electrons ...

    That would be N, P, As, Sb, and Bi - - elements in group 15

    For example, energy diagram showing "empty" orbitals up through the 3p.

    ... 3p __ __ __

    3s __

    ... 2p __ __ __

    2s __

    1s __

    Energy diagram of phosphorous showing three unpaired electrons in 3p-sublevel

    ... 3p ↑_ ↑_ ↑_

    3s ↑↓

    ... 2p ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓

    2s ↑↓

    1s ↑↓

    According to Hund's rule, the electrons singly occupy the p-orbitals, and all have the same spin.
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