Electron Test Review

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What is the correct electron configuration for Sodium (Na)?

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What is the term for the lowest energy state of an atom?

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The term for the lowest energy state of an atom is 'ground state'.

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Define Hund's rule in electron configuration.

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Hund's rule states that every orbital in an energy level must have one electron before you can add a second electron.

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What is the term for the process of an electron moving from a lower energy level to a higher energy level?

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The term for this process is 'absorption'.

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What is the term for the process of an electron releasing energy and moving to a lower energy level?

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The term for this process is 'emission'.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy a single orbital?

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No more than two electrons can occupy a single orbital.

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What is the significance of the 'p' block in the periodic table?

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The 'p' block contains elements that have their outermost electrons in p orbitals.

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What is the electron configuration for Chlorine (Cl)?

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What is the electron configuration for Argon (Ar)?

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