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 electrons are arranged around the nucleus.

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What is the significance of noble gases in electron configuration?

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Noble gases have full valence shells, making them stable; they are often used as reference points in shorthand electron configurations.

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What is the shorthand electron configuration for Tellurium (Te)?

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[Kr] 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁴.

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Which block of the periodic table contains elements with valence electrons in p orbitals?

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The p block.

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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 does the term 'valence electrons' refer to?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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How many valence electrons does chlorine have?

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7 valence electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for Silicon (Si)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p².

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

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2 electrons.

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

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6 electrons.