Question

what element is designated by the orbital diagram below? answer: a n b o c f d ne e cl

Explanation:

Step1: Count the electrons

1s orbital has 2 electrons, 2s orbital has 2 electrons, and 2p orbital has 5 electrons. Total electrons = 2 + 2+5 = 7.

Step2: Relate electrons to atomic number

The number of electrons in a neutral atom is equal to its atomic number. An element with atomic number 7 is nitrogen (N).

Answer:

A. N