Question

List six elements with only 1 electron in an s orbital

Answer 1

`Lithium=Li2s^1\\Sodium=Na3s^1\\Potassium=K4s^1\\Rubidium=Rb5s^1\\Cesium=Cs6s^1\\Francium=Fr7s^1`

Step-by-step explanation:

When it comes to electron configuration and orbitals, it's important to first identify what exactly we are trying to identify. Below is a given example:

`He1s^2`

`He=element`

`1=level`

`s=orbital`

`(exponent)^2=electrons`

Looking at the periodic table, identify the alkali metal family on the periodic table, or group one elements:

`Lithium=Li2s^1\\Sodium=Na3s^1\\Potassium=K4s^1\\Rubidium=Rb5s^1\\Cesium=Cs6s^1\\Francium=Fr7s^1`

Notice how each configuration has an exponent of
`1`, representative of a single electron in their s-orbital.