Multiple Choice
Which statement correctly describes both the 3s and 3p energy levels in the lowest-energy electron configuration of the phosphide anion P3− ?
A) Both the 3s and 3p levels are half-filled.
B) The 3s level is filled and the 3p level is half-filled.
C) The 3s level is half-filled and the 3p level is filled.
D) Both the 3s and 3p levels are filled.
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