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B. The third energy level in an atom contains a d sublevel. Why then does the "d-block" start in

the fourth row of the periodic table?

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Answer:

There is a d sublevel in the third energy level, but it requires the electrons to have energy similar to electrons in the fourth energy level. The 3ds orbitals are not filled until after the 4s is filled.

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