What is true of the electron configurations of the halogens? a. The outermost s and p sublevels are mostly filled.

b. The outermost s and d sublevels are only half filled.

c. The f sublevels are completely filled.

d. The d orbitals are empty.

e. The outermost s and p sublevels are completely filled.

Which statement correctly describes the phosphate ion, ? it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom.