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 sublevels occupied by electrons.

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What does the 'f' sublevel hold?

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The 'f' sublevel can hold a maximum of 14 electrons.

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What happens when an electron moves to a higher energy level?

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Energy is absorbed as the electron moves to the excited state.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the electron configuration for an oxygen atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁴.

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How many electrons can the 'p' sublevel hold?

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The 'p' sublevel can hold a maximum of 6 electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the 's' sublevel?

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The 's' sublevel can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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What is the ground state of an electron?

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The lowest energy state of an electron in an atom.

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What is an excited state of an electron?

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A state where an electron has absorbed energy and moved to a higher energy level.

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What is the significance of the principal quantum number?

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It indicates the main energy level occupied by an electron.