The following pictures show the electron populations of the composite s-d bands for Sc,Ti,V,and Zn.
-Which picture corresponds to V?
A)picture (1)
B)picture (2)
C)picture (3)
D)picture (4)

Question

The following pictures show the electron populations of the composite s-d bands for Sc,Ti,V,and Zn. 
-Which picture corresponds to V?
A)picture (1) 
B)picture (2) 
C)picture (3) 
D)picture (4)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The picture corresponding to V will have five partially filled d orbitals and three electrons in the outermost s orbital. Only picture (3) matches this description.

The Following Pictures Show the Electron Populations of the Composite