Electron configuration and Orbital Notation

Front

What are the four types of subshells in electron configuration?

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s, p, d, f

Front

How many electrons can the p sublevel hold?

Back

6

Front

What is the shorthand electron configuration for a Sulfur atom?

Back

[Ne] 3s² 3p⁴

Front

Using noble-gas notation, how many electrons does calcium have if represented as [Ar] 4s²?

Back

20

Front

What is the noble gas notation for Arsenic?

Back

[Ar] 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p³

Front

Define electron configuration.

Back

The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals.

Front

What is orbital notation?

Back

A way to represent the arrangement of electrons in an atom using arrows to indicate electron spins.

Front

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

Back

2

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons in the d subshell?

Back

10

Front

What is the Aufbau principle?

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Electrons occupy the lowest energy orbitals first.