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What makes the electron shells of the atoms between Scandium and Zinc seem to go haywire, while suddenly regaining a stable outer shell increase from Gallium to Krypton? Why does this pattern repeat throughout the periods?

by /u/InfinityIsAnIllusion in /r/askscience

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