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3 April, 09:54

An element with 20 protons and 20 electrons gains one electron. the electron goes into what type of orbital?

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  1. 3 April, 10:06
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    3d

    20 electrons means that the one 4s orbital is filled up. Then the electrons will fill up the five 3d orbitals and finally the three 4p orbitals to complete energy level 4
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