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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How many electrons can the s sublevel hold?

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2

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How many electrons can the p sublevel hold?

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6

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How many electrons can the d sublevel hold?

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10

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How many electrons can the f sublevel hold?

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14

Front

What is the electron configuration of an oxygen atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁴

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What is the electron configuration of Krypton?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶

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Which block of the periodic table contains the noble gases?

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p block

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the third energy level?

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18

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What is the significance of the Aufbau principle?

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Electrons occupy the lowest energy orbitals first before filling higher energy levels.