Chemistry - Electron Configuration

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What is electron configuration?

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The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, represented by a series of numbers and letters indicating the energy levels and sublevels.

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What does the notation 1s² represent?

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It indicates that there are 2 electrons in the 1s sublevel.

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

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2 electrons.

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

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6 electrons.

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

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10 electrons.

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

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14 electrons.

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What is the significance of noble gases in electron configuration?

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Noble gases have full outer electron shells, making them stable and unreactive.

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Which noble gas has the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶?

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Neon.

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What is the electron configuration for Magnesium?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s².

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What is the electron configuration for Zinc?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰.