Question: Use electron configurations to explain the following observations: (a) The first ionization energy of phosphorus is greater than that of sulfur. (b) The electron affinity

Use electron configurations to explain the following observations:
(a) The first ionization energy of phosphorus is greater than that of sulfur.
(b) The electron affinity of nitrogen is lower (less negative) than those of both carbon and oxygen.
(c) The second ionization energy of oxygen is greater than the first ionization energy of fluorine.
(d) The third ionization energy of manganese is greater than those of both chromium and iron.

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a P Ne 3s 2 3p 3 S Ne 3s 2 3p 4 In P each 3p orbital contains a single electron while in S one 3p orbital contains a pair of electrons Removing an ele... View full answer

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