Electron Configuration

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What is electron configuration?

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The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, indicating how many electrons occupy each energy level and sublevel.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the first energy level?

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2 electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for Zinc (Zn)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰.

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What is the electron configuration for Aluminum (Al)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹.

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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 types of sublevels are there in electron configuration?

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4 types: s, p, d, and f.

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What is the shape of the s sublevel?

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Spherical.

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What is the shape of the p sublevel?

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Dumbbell-shaped.

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How many orbitals are in the d sublevel?

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5 orbitals.

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

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10 electrons.