Electron Configuration Review

Front

What is the noble gas configuration for phosphorus?

Back

[Ne] 3s² 3p³

Front

What is the electron configuration for an oxygen atom?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁴

Front

What is the atomic sublevel with the next highest energy after 4p?

Back

5s

Front

Where in the atom can electrons NOT be found?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What shape does a spherical electron cloud surrounding an atomic nucleus represent?

Back

An s orbital.

Front

What is the electron configuration for a sodium atom?

Back

[Ne] 3s¹

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons in the 3rd energy level?

Back

18 electrons.

Front

What is the shape of a p orbital?

Back

Dumbbell-shaped.

Front

What is the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

Back

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

Front

What is Hund's Rule?

Back

Electrons will occupy degenerate orbitals singly before pairing up.