Flashcard#2 Electron configuration

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How many electrons can the first energy level hold?

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The first energy level can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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How many valence electrons does Chlorine have?

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Chlorine has 7 valence electrons.

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How many electrons can the d sublevel hold?

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The d sublevel can hold a maximum of 10 electrons.

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What is the electron configuration of Iodine?

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The correct electron configuration of Iodine is [Kr]5s²4d¹⁰5p⁵.

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Which element has the electron configuration [Ne]3s²3p⁶?

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The element is Argon.

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

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The second energy level can hold a maximum of 8 electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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How many orbitals are in the p sublevel?

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The p sublevel has 3 orbitals.

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What is the shape of the d orbital?

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The d orbital has a cloverleaf shape.

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What is the Aufbau principle?

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The Aufbau principle states that electrons occupy the lowest energy orbitals first.