Intro to Sublevels & Orbitals

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What is the principal energy level in an atom?

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The principal energy level (n) indicates the main energy shell of an electron in an atom, with higher values of n corresponding to higher energy levels.

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Which principal energy level has the highest energy: n=1, n=2, n=3, or n=4?

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n=4 has the highest energy.

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

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The maximum number of electrons that can occupy the p sublevel is 6.

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What are orbitals in the context of atomic structure?

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Orbitals are regions in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons. They come in different shapes (s, p, d, f) and can hold a specific number of electrons.

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How many electrons can occupy any single orbital?

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A single orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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How many sublevels are found in the 3rd energy level?

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There are 3 sublevels in the 3rd energy level: s, p, and d.

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What is the shape of s orbitals?

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s orbitals have a spherical shape.

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What is the shape of p orbitals?

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p orbitals have a dumbbell shape and are oriented along the x, y, and z axes.

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

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The maximum number of electrons that can occupy the s sublevel is 2.

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

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The maximum number of electrons that can occupy the d sublevel is 10.