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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Calcium (atomic number 20) has electron configuration 1s2,2s2,2p6,3s2,3p6,4s2. The atomic number of scandium is 21. Which orbital does the 21st electron enter? A) 3d B) 4p C) 4d D) 4f

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The 4s subshell has already been filled so the next electron will enter in 3d orbital

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