Orbital Diagrams & electron configuration

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What is an orbital diagram?

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An orbital diagram is a visual representation of the electron configuration of an atom, showing the distribution of electrons in atomic orbitals.

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What is the electron configuration for Carbon (C)?

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1s² 2s² 2p²

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How many electrons can the s sublevel hold?

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2 electrons.

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

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6 electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for Aluminum (Al)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹

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How many orbitals are in the d sublevel?

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There are 5 orbitals in the d sublevel.

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

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10 electrons.

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What does the principal quantum number indicate?

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The principal quantum number indicates the energy level of an electron in an atom.

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What is the shape of the s orbital?

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The s orbital has a spherical shape.

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What is the shape of the p orbital?

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The p orbital has a dumbbell shape.