How many orbitals are completely filled in an atom that has 14 electrons? The electron configuration is 1s22s22p63s23p2.

Kaskelotti asked Jun 10, 2023

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Kaskelotti asked Jun 10, 2023

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4, there would be four complete orbitals based off this configuration, though in the 3p there are two electrons, and it is not completely full.

Coolcrab answered Jun 16, 2023

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