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How many different principal quantum numbers can be found in the ground-state electron configuration of nickel

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Answer:

The correct answer is 4

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the periodic table, the electron configuration of nickel is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 2p6 3d8 4s2, so there are 4 occupied s orbitals.

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