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 does the notation 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ represent?

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It represents the electron configuration of an atom, showing the number of electrons in each subshell.

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How many total 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 significance of valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom and are important for chemical bonding.

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How many valence electrons does an element in Group 17 have?

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Elements in Group 17 have 7 valence electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for Aluminum (Al)?

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The electron configuration for Aluminum is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹.

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Which block of the periodic table does Calcium (Ca) belong to?

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Calcium (Ca) belongs to the s block of the periodic table.

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How many orbitals are there in the d sublevel?

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There are 5 orbitals in the d sublevel.

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What is the electron configuration for Chlorine (Cl)?

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The electron configuration for Chlorine is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵.