Electron Configuration

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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 is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the first energy level?

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2 electrons.

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How many sublevels are in the d orbital?

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5 sublevels.

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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 Krypton?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶.

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How many electrons can the second energy level hold?

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8 electrons.

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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.

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What is Hund's Rule?

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Electrons will fill degenerate orbitals singly before pairing up.

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What is the shape of the s orbital?

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Spherical.

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What is the shape of the p orbital?

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Dumbbell-shaped.