38. The total number of electrons in p orbitals in a palladium atom (atomic number = 46) in its ground state is (HINT: Consider looking at the position of Pd in the periodic table in terms of block, group and period)1 point122418306

The atomic number of palladium (Pd) is 46, which means it has 46 electrons in its ground state.

The electron configuration of palladium is [Kr] 4d10 5s0.

The s, p, d, and f orbitals correspond to the shape of the area in space where the electrons are likely to be found. The s orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, the p orbital can hold a maximum of 6 electrons, the d orbital can hold a maximum of 10 electrons, and the f orbital can hold a maximum of 14 electrons.

In the case of palladium, there are no electrons in the 5p orbital because the electrons have completely filled the 4d orbital.

Therefore, the total number of electrons in p orbitals in a palladium atom in its ground state is 18 (from the 2p, 3p, and 4p orbitals).