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 subshells occupied by electrons.

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What does the notation 1s² represent?

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It indicates that there are 2 electrons in the 1s 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 is the maximum number of electrons in the d subshell?

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The d subshell can hold a maximum of 10 electrons.

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

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The f subshell can hold a maximum of 14 electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for Sodium (Na)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹.

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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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What is the electron configuration for Zinc (Zn)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰.

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What are the four types of subshells?

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s, p, d, f.