Flashcard#2 Electron configuration

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What is the electron configuration of Iodine?

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The electron configuration of Iodine (I) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵.

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How many electrons can the d sublevel hold?

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The d sublevel can hold a maximum of 10 electrons.

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How many electrons can the first energy level hold?

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The first energy level can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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What atom matches this electron configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²?

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The atom that matches this electron configuration is Magnesium (Mg).

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How many valence electrons does Chlorine have?

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Chlorine has 7 valence electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the p sublevel?

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The p sublevel can hold a maximum of 6 electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for the element with atomic number 12?

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The electron configuration for the element with atomic number 12 (Magnesium) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s².

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons are important because they are involved in forming chemical bonds between atoms.

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How do you determine the number of valence electrons in an element?

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The number of valence electrons can be determined from the group number of the element in the periodic table.

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What is the electron configuration for Chlorine?

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The electron configuration for Chlorine (Cl) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵.