Question
What are the atomic numbers of elements whose outermost electrons are represented by
(a) 3s1 (b) 2p3 and (c) 3p5 ?
Solution
(a) 1s22s22p63s1;
Atomic number of the element is 11.
(b) 1s22s22p3;
Atomic number of the element is 7.
(c) 1s22s22p63s23p5;
Atomic number of the element is 17.