Chemistry 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1133611095
ISBN 13: 978-1-13361-109-7

Chapter 9 - Covalent Bonding: Orbitals - Questions - Page 445: 11

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The second period is without d orbital (D orbitals begin at the 3rd energy level). They are used when more electrons are needed (above and beyond the normal 8). The 3d will be used for sulphur. The 4d should be used for arsenic. Iodine is going to use the 5d.
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