Electron Configurations Aubin's version 1

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What is the electron configuration for an oxygen atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁴

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What is the correct shortcut electron configuration for iodine?

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[Kr] 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁵

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What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

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It becomes more positive.

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What does the Pauli Exclusion Principle state?

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No two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers.

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What is the Lewis Dot Structure for Boron?

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B has three valence electrons, represented as: •B•.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the s orbital?

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2 electrons.

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How many electrons can the p orbital hold?

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6 electrons.

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What is the significance of the noble gas configuration in electron configurations?

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It simplifies the representation of electron configurations by using the electron configuration of the nearest noble gas.

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What is the shape of the s orbital?

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Spherical.

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What is the shape of the p orbital?

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Dumbbell-shaped.