Electron Configuration

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What is electron configuration?

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The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, indicating the energy levels and sublevels occupied by electrons.

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What does the notation 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ represent?

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It represents the electron configuration of an atom, showing the number of electrons in each subshell.

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How many electrons can the s subshell hold?

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The s subshell can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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

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The p subshell can hold a maximum of 6 electrons.

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What does the term 'n' represent in electron configuration?

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The principal quantum number, indicating the energy level of an electron.

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What is the noble gas configuration for Argon?

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[Ne] 3s² 3p⁶.

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Which element has the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵?

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Chlorine (Cl).

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What is the significance of the periodic table rows?

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Each row represents a new energy level for the electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for Oxygen?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁴.

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What is the electron configuration for Zinc?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰.