Question

The electronic configuration of an element is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶3s²3p³. What
is the atomic number of the element, which is just below the above
element in the periodic table?
(a) 33 (b) 34
(c) 36 (d) 49

Answer 1

Answer:

option (b) is correct

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Answer 2

(a) 33

Explanation:

Electronic configuration of an element is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶3s²3p³.  

Number of electrons = 15

Atomic number = 15

Element is Phosphorus with symbol P.

Element above P is Nitrogen (N) and the element below P is Arsenic (As).

Atomic number of As is 33.

Option A is the answer.