12-11-24 Flashcard Electron Configuration 1 (5th PD)

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What is the electron configuration of Silicon (Si)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p²

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How many valence electrons does Silicon (Si) have?

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4

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

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10

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What is the electron configuration of Copper (Cu)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d⁹

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What element has the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰?

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Zinc (Zn)

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

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Define electron configuration.

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The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals.

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What is the role of the p orbital in electron configuration?

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P orbitals can hold a maximum of 6 electrons and are involved in bonding.

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How many total electrons can the first energy level hold?

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2

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What is the difference between an atom's ground state and excited state?

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Ground state is the lowest energy configuration; excited state has higher energy due to absorbed energy.