Question

List six elements with only 1 electron in an s orbital

Answer 1

Answer:

$Lithium=Li2s^1\\Sodium=Na3s^1\\Potassium=K4s^1\\Rubidium=Rb5s^1\\Cesium=Cs6s^1\\Francium=Fr7s^1$

Explanation:

When it comes to electron configuration and orbitals, it's important to first identify what exactly we are trying to identify. Below is a given example:

$He1s^2$

$He=element$

$1=level$

$s=orbital$

$(exponent)^2=electrons$

Looking at the periodic table, identify the alkali metal family on the periodic table, or group one elements:

$Lithium=Li2s^1\\Sodium=Na3s^1\\Potassium=K4s^1\\Rubidium=Rb5s^1\\Cesium=Cs6s^1\\Francium=Fr7s^1$

Notice how each configuration has an exponent of $1$, representative of a single electron in their s-orbital.