Electron Configuration Practice

Front

What is the electron configuration of an oxygen atom?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁴.

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy an s orbital?

Back

2.

Front

What is the correct electron configuration for a nitrogen atom?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p³.

Front

Which atom has the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p³?

Back

Nitrogen.

Front

How many electrons are represented in the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶?

Back

10.

Front

What is the general rule for filling orbitals in electron configuration?

Back

Aufbau principle: electrons fill orbitals starting from the lowest energy level to the highest.

Front

What is the shape of an s orbital?

Back

Spherical.

Front

What is the shape of a p orbital?

Back

Dumbbell-shaped.

Front

How many orbitals are in the p subshell?

Back

3.

Front

What is the total number of electrons that can be held in the p subshell?

Back

6.