Electronic Configuration

Front

What does the atomic number tell you?

Back

The atomic number tells you the number of protons in an atom.

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What do you do to write the electronic configuration of an element?

Back

You are adding the exponents.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the 'f' orbital?

Back

The maximum number of electrons in the 'f' orbital is 14.

Front

What are s, p, d, f called?

Back

s, p, d, f are called orbitals.

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What do K, L, M, N, O, P represent?

Back

K, L, M, N, O, P represent the shells.

Front

What is the principal quantum number?

Back

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

Front

How many electrons can the 's' orbital hold?

Back

The 's' orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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How many electrons can the 'p' orbital hold?

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The 'p' orbital can hold a maximum of 6 electrons.

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How many electrons can the 'd' orbital hold?

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The 'd' orbital can hold a maximum of 10 electrons.

Front

What is the shape of the 's' orbital?

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The 's' orbital has a spherical shape.