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How many number of orbitals are in Potassium (K)? 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 4s^1

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1 answer:

Doss [256]2 years ago

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Explanation:

Each orbital can only carry at most 2 electrons wih opposite spins.

The first 3 shells are fully filled, giving 9 orbitals.

There is an extra electron in 4s, which gives another orbital. (even though it is not filled yet)

Hence there are 10 orbitals.

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