Electrons in Atoms

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What is the electron configuration for gold (Au)?

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[Xe] 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d⁹

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What principle states that orbitals are filled from lowest energy to highest?

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Aufbau's principle

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What is the electron configuration for lithium (Li)?

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[He] 2s¹

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What is the noble gas configuration for a sulfur atom (S)?

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[Ne] 3s² 3p⁴

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What is the correct electron configuration notation for osmium (Os)?

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[Xe] 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d⁶

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What is the Pauli exclusion principle?

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No two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers.

Front

What is Hund's principle?

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Electrons will fill degenerate orbitals singly before pairing up.

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What is the electron configuration for a carbon atom (C)?

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[He] 2s² 2p²

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What is the significance of noble gas configurations?

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They represent the most stable electron arrangements for elements.

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What is the electron configuration for a sulfur atom (S)?

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[Ne] 3s² 3p⁴