Fill in the orbital energy diagram for calcium.

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Fill in the orbital energy diagram for calcium.
4s
E 3s
2s
1s
3p
2p-
3d
The lowest E levels are already filled in for you.
Transcribed Image Text:Fill in the orbital energy diagram for calcium. 4s E 3s 2s 1s 3p 2p- 3d The lowest E levels are already filled in for you.
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Atomic number of calcium is 20, a neutral atom of Ca will be having 20 electrons in its energy level, according to the Aufbau principle.

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