Electron Configuration and Orbital Notation

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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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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 is an orbital?

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A region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons.

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What are the four types of subshells?

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s, p, d, f.

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

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10

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What is the significance of the principal quantum number?

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It indicates the main energy level of an electron in an atom.

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What does the superscript in electron configuration represent?

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The number of electrons in that particular subshell.

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What is the electron configuration for beryllium?

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1s² 2s².