Question

what is the orbital notation for p?

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the electron configuration of phosphorus

Phosphorus (P) has an atomic number of 15. The electron configuration is \(1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^{3}\).

Step2: Write the orbital notation

For \(1s\): \(↑↓\)
For \(2s\): \(↑↓\)
For \(2p\) (three orbitals): \(↑↓\) \(↑↓\) \(↑↓\)
For \(3s\): \(↑↓\)
For \(3p\) (three orbitals): \(↑\) \(↑\) \(↑\)

Answer:

The orbital notation for phosphorus (P) is:
\(1s\): \(↑↓\)
\(2s\): \(↑↓\)
\(2p\): \(↑↓\) \(↑↓\) \(↑↓\)
\(3s\): \(↑↓\)
\(3p\): \(↑\) \(↑\) \(↑\)