Electron Configuration and Orbital Notation

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What are the four different types of subshells (orbitals)?

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s, p, d, f

Front

What principle states that electrons fill orbitals starting from the lowest energy level to the highest?

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Aufbau Principle

Front

How many electrons can the p sublevel hold?

Back

6

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the d sublevel?

Back

10

Front

What is the electron configuration for a chlorine atom?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵

Front

Which orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons?

Back

s orbital

Front

What is the electron configuration for an oxygen atom?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁴

Front

What is the shape of the p orbital?

Back

Dumbbell-shaped

Front

What is the significance of the principal quantum number?

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

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What does the term 'valence electrons' refer to?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.