Electron Configuration and Orbitals

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What is electron configuration?

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The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, indicating the energy levels and sublevels occupied by electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the first energy level?

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2 electrons.

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What is the shape of an s orbital?

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S orbitals are spherical in shape.

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What is the shape of a p orbital?

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P orbitals are dumbbell-shaped.

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What is the electron configuration for a Neon (Ne) atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶.

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What is the shorthand electron configuration for a Calcium (Ca) atom?

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[Ar] 4s².

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How many orbitals are in the d subshell?

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There are 5 orbitals in the d subshell.

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What is the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

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

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What is Hund's Rule?

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Electrons will fill degenerate orbitals singly before pairing up.

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

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6 electrons.