Electron Configurations

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How many electrons can the s sublevel hold?

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2

Front

Why are noble gases generally unreactive?

Back

They have a full outer electron shell.

Front

What is the next orbital filled after 4s?

Back

3d

Front

Which element has a noble gas configuration ending in 3p6?

Back

Argon

Front

What is the electron configuration for Nitrogen?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p³

Front

What is the electron configuration of a Nitrogen ion with a -3 charge?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁶

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons in the p sublevel?

Back

6

Front

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

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p² (Magnesium)

Front

What is the significance of the octet rule in electron configurations?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.

Front

What is the electron configuration for Chlorine?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵