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What is the electron configuration of arsenic?


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Arsenic(As):

  • Arsenic is a p-block element having atomic number 33.
  • Arsenic belongs to group 15.

Electronic configuration of Group 15:

  • The valence shell electronic configuration of these elements is ns2np3 .
  • These elements have completely filled s orbitals and half-filled p orbitals, making their electronic configuration extra stable.

Electronic configuration of Arsenic:

  • The electronic configuration of arsenic is 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p3.

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