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 an orbital?

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A region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons.

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Which orbital has the least amount of energy?

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s orbital.

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How many electrons can the s sublevel hold?

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2 electrons.

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How many electrons can the p sublevel hold?

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6 electrons.

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How many electrons can the d sublevel hold?

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10 electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the f sublevel?

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14 electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for Neon?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶.

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What is the electron configuration for Magnesium?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s².

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Which is associated with more energy: 2p, 2s, 3p, or 1s?

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3p.