MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #815

Which atom's 4s orbital fills after the 3d orbital in its ground state?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #815

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which atom's 4s orbital fills after the 3d orbital in its ground state?

    • A) Potassium
    • B) Calcium
    • C) Copper
    • D) Scandium

    Answer: Copper

    Explanation: Copper fills 3d before 4s due to stability of fully filled d⁵ or d¹⁰ configurations. A and B follow standard filling.