Enter the electron configuration for the ion most likely formed by phosphorus. Express your answer in the order of orbital filling as a string without blank space between orbitals. For example, the electron configuration of Li could be entered as 1s^22s^1 or [He]2s^1.

[Ne] 2s2 2p3

Explanation:

Phosphorus will most likely have an ion that will be 3- because it wants to have a full outer shell. Thus, the elctron configuration is: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3.

answer is: nuclear fusion produces elements that are heavier than helium.

nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.  

for example, fusion of hydrogen atoms at the sun.  

this fusion nuclear reaction is in the inner core of the sun and hydrogen (atomic number 1) is conveted into helium (atomic number 2).  

the inner core is the central region of the sun and all solar energy is produced in the core by nuclear fusion.