Question 7
Atomic StructureHow many unpaired electrons are in the p-orbitals of a fluorine atom?
- A.3
- B.0
- C.1
- D.2
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Answer: C (1)
Explanation
Fluorine is 1s22s22p5: 2px2 2py2 2pz1, so one electron is unpaired.
How many unpaired electrons are in the p-orbitals of a fluorine atom?
Answer: C (1)
Fluorine is 1s22s22p5: 2px2 2py2 2pz1, so one electron is unpaired.