Electron Configurations

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What is an orbital?

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An orbital is a region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons. Orbitals have different shapes and energy levels.

Front

Which orbital has the least amount of energy?

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s orbital

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What is the electron configuration for Chlorine (Cl)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵

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How many electrons can the first energy level hold?

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2 electrons

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What does the Pauli Exclusion Principle state?

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No two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the p orbital?

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6 electrons

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What is the shape of the s orbital?

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The s orbital has a spherical shape.

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What is the shape of the p orbital?

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The p orbital has a dumbbell shape.

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How many sublevels are in the second energy level?

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2 sublevels (s and p).

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the d orbital?

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10 electrons