The energies of the 3d-orbitals are nearly unchanged across the d-elements in Period 4. However, the 3d-orbitals

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The energies of the 3d-orbitals are nearly unchanged across the d-elements in Period 4. However, the 3d-orbitals in zinc atoms have significantly lower energies and those of gallium atoms are even lower in energy. Suggest an explanation for these differences.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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