The photoelectron spectrum of an unknown element contains five peaks whose binding…

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Problem

The photoelectron spectrum of an unknown element contains five peaks whose binding energies and areas are listed.

Which ground-state electron configuration is most consistent with this spectrum? (a)

1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2} 3p^{2}

(b)

1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2} 3p^{4}

(c)

1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2} 3p^{6}

(d)

1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2} 3p^{3}