Electron Configuration

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What is an orbital diagram?

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An orbital diagram is a visual representation of the arrangement of electrons in an atom, using arrows to indicate the spin of electrons in orbitals.

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Which element is a p block element?

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Argon (Ar) is a p block element.

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What is the valence shell configuration of Silicon?

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Silicon has a valence shell configuration of 3s² 3p².

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Which element in Period 5 has 1 valence electron?

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Rubidium (Rb) has 1 valence electron in Period 5.

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What noble gas is used for shorthand configuration of Tellurium (Te)?

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Krypton (Kr) is used for the shorthand configuration of Tellurium.

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Define electron configuration.

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Electron configuration is the distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, typically represented in a specific notation.

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What is the significance of valence electrons?

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Valence electrons determine an element's chemical properties and its ability to bond with other elements.

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How do you determine the number of valence electrons in an element?

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The number of valence electrons can be determined from the element's group number in the periodic table.

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What is the difference between electron configuration and shorthand configuration?

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Electron configuration lists all electrons in an atom, while shorthand configuration uses the nearest noble gas to simplify the notation.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in an s orbital?

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The maximum number of electrons in an s orbital is 2.