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 are the main energy levels in electron configuration?

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The main energy levels are denoted by principal quantum numbers (n), which can be 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in a given energy level?

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The maximum number of electrons in an energy level is given by the formula 2n², where n is the principal quantum number.

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What are the four types of orbitals?

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The four types of orbitals are s, p, d, and f, each with different shapes and capacities for holding electrons.

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How many electrons can an s orbital hold?

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An s orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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How many electrons can a p orbital hold?

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A p orbital can hold a maximum of 6 electrons.

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What is the significance of the noble gas in shorthand electron configuration?

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Noble gases are used in shorthand electron configuration to simplify the representation of electron arrangements by indicating the filled inner shells.

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What is the electron configuration for a Neon atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶.

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What is the electron configuration for an Oxygen atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁴.

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What is the electron configuration for Copper (Cu)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d⁹.