Chemistry - 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 are the main types of subshells in electron configuration?

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s, p, d, and f subshells.

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How many electrons can the s subshell hold?

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2 electrons.

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How many electrons can the p subshell hold?

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6 electrons.

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How many electrons can the d subshell hold?

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10 electrons.

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How many electrons can the f subshell hold?

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14 electrons.

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

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2 electrons.

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What is the noble gas configuration for Neon?

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[He] 2s² 2p⁶.

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What is the noble gas configuration for Argon?

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[Ne] 3s² 3p⁶.

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What is the significance of the Aufbau principle?

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Electrons fill the lowest energy orbitals first before moving to higher energy levels.