Chemistry

Chemistry

Problem

For a sample of ground-state phosphorus atoms, which of the following best describes the two peaks that arise from electrons in the n = 3 shell? a) A taller peak at higher binding energy from the 3p3p electrons and a shorter peak at lower binding energy from the 3s3s electrons. b) A taller peak at lower binding energy from the 3p3p electrons and a shorter peak at slightly higher binding energy from the 3s3s electrons. c) Two peaks of equal height, the 3s3s peak appearing at lower binding energy than the 3p3p peak. d) A single broad peak because the 3s3s and 3p3p electrons have nearly identical binding energies and merge into one feature.

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