Test Review - Electron Configuration (2024-2025)

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What is electron configuration?

Back

Electron configuration is the distribution of electrons in an atom's energy levels and sublevels.

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Electrons fill energy levels and sublevels _____ in energy first.

Back

lower

Front

How many electrons can a d sublevel hold?

Back

10

Front

Which element's electron configuration ends with 6s^2?

Back

Barium

Front

What is the noble gas configuration for Sulfur?

Back

[Ne] 3s^2 3p^4

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons in the first energy level?

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2

Front

What is the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

Back

No two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers.

Front

What is Hund's Rule?

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Electrons will fill degenerate orbitals singly before pairing up.

Front

What is the shape of the s orbital?

Back

The s orbital is spherical.

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What is the shape of the p orbital?

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The p orbital is dumbbell-shaped.