GWHS: Electron Configuration 2024

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What is electron configuration?

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The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, indicating the energy levels and sub-levels occupied by electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for an atom with atomic number 2?

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1s²

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What are the four sub-levels (orbitals) in electron configuration?

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s, p, d, f

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What does the term 'wavelength' refer to in the context of light?

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The distance between successive peaks of a wave, which determines the color of visible light.

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What is the highest occupied energy level in an atom with the electron configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁵?

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3

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How many electrons can the s sub-level hold?

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2 electrons.

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How many electrons can the p sub-level hold?

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6 electrons.

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How many electrons can the d sub-level hold?

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10 electrons.

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How many electrons can the f sub-level hold?

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14 electrons.

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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It represents the number of protons in an atom, which determines the element's identity.