Q4.1: Electron Configuration Flashcard

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy a single p orbital?

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2

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What is the total number of electrons that can be held in all three p orbitals?

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6

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What is the electron configuration for a carbon atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p²

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How many valence electrons does an atom with the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ have?

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8

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What is the shape of p orbitals?

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Dumbbell-shaped

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What is the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

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

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What does Hund's Rule state?

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Electrons will fill degenerate orbitals singly before pairing up.

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What is an orbital diagram?

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A visual representation of the electron configuration of an atom, showing the distribution of electrons in orbitals.

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What is the significance of the Aufbau Principle?

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

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What is the difference between core electrons and valence electrons?

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Core electrons are those in the inner shells, while valence electrons are in the outermost shell and involved in bonding.