Summative Flashcard Electron Configuration

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What is the electron configuration for an oxygen atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁴

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How many electrons are present in an atom with the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶?

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10

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What is the first subshell filled in the electron configuration process?

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1s²

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the 2p subshell?

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6

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What is the principle behind the Aufbau principle in electron configuration?

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Electrons fill orbitals starting from the lowest energy level to the highest.

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What is the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

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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 Hund's Rule?

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Electrons will occupy degenerate orbitals singly before pairing up.

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What is the electron configuration for a neon atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶

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How does the electron configuration of an atom relate to its position in the periodic table?

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The electron configuration determines the chemical properties and reactivity of the element.

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What is the significance of the 1s subshell in electron configurations?

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It is the lowest energy level and can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.