After the 4s subshell of an atom is filled with electrons, the next electron added will enter the
A) 3d subshell
B) 4p subshell
C) 4d subshell
D) 5s subshell

Name: After the 4s subshell of an atom is filled with electrons, the next electron added will enter the A) 3d subshell B) 4p subshell C) 4d subshell D) 5s subshell
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After the 4s subshell is filled, the next electron enters the 3d subshell according to the Aufbau principle, which dictates the order in which orbitals are filled.

After the 4s Subshell of an Atom Is Filled with Electrons