Unit 3 Electron Configuration Flashcard

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Electrons in the outermost subshell of an atom.

Front

Which of these is not an atomic orbital subshell?

Back

h

Front

Where on the periodic table are the periods found?

Back

Horizontally in rows.

Front

What is the electron configuration of Gallium?

Back

[Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p1.

Front

This orbital diagram represents: Oxygen

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What is an atomic orbital?

Back

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

Front

Define the term 'subshell'.

Back

A subdivision of an electron shell that can hold a specific number of electrons.

Front

What does the 's' subshell hold?

Back

A maximum of 2 electrons.

Front

What does the 'p' subshell hold?

Back

A maximum of 6 electrons.

Front

What does the 'd' subshell hold?

Back

A maximum of 10 electrons.