Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2024
The electronic configuration of an atom of Nitrogen is 1s2 2s2 2p1x 2p1y 2p1z because the atom is:
A
in an excited state
B
undergoing energy changes
C
unstable and ready to combine with another
D
simply obeying rules governing electron configuration
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Correct Option: D
This configuration follows Hund's rule: electrons occupy each orbital singly before pairing. All three p orbitals are singly occupied, making this the most stable ground state for Nitrogen.
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