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 many electrons occupy each energy level and sublevel.

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

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2

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

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6

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the d sublevel?

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10

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the f sublevel?

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14

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What are valence electrons?

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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 Rubidium (Rb) have?

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1

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How many valence electrons does Neon (Ne) have?

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8

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What is the significance of the periodic table in electron configuration?

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It helps predict the electron configuration of elements based on their position in the table.

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What is the Aufbau principle?

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The principle that electrons occupy the lowest energy orbitals first before filling higher energy levels.