Problem based on valence orbitals


In niobium (Nb) metal, the valence orbitals are the 5s, 4d, and 5p orbitals. If the bonding in Nb metal is described used band theory, what fraction of the band would be filled with electrons? Assume that all valence bands (5s, 4d, and 5p) overlap. Show your work and your resulting band diagram.

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