12-11-24 Flashcard Electron Configuration 1 (7th PD)

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What are valence electrons?

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

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How many valence electrons does neon (Ne) have?

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8

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What are the sublevels that make up the n=2 energy level?

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The sublevels are s and p.

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What is the noble gas configuration for chlorine?

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[Ne]3s²3p⁵

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Which element has the noble gas configuration [Ar]4s²3p¹?

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Scandium

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What is orbital notation?

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Orbital notation is a way of representing the arrangement of electrons in an atom using arrows to indicate the spin of electrons in orbitals.

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

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2

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

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6

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What is the electron configuration for oxygen (O)?

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1s²2s²2p⁴

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What is the significance of the noble gas configuration?

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Noble gas configurations indicate a stable electron arrangement, often leading to lower reactivity.