Electronic Structure Review

Front

What is a valence electron?

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Electron found in the outermost shell of an atom.

Front

Which electron configuration belongs to Chlorine (Cl)?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵

Front

How many valence electrons does Germanium (Ge) have?

Back

4

Front

How many electrons can the s sublevel hold?

Back

2

Front

What is the shorthand electron configuration for Sulfur atom?

Back

[Ne] 3s² 3p⁴

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons in the p sublevel?

Back

6

Front

What is the electron configuration for Neon (Ne)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶

Front

What is the difference between core electrons and valence electrons?

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Core electrons are those in the inner shells, while valence electrons are in the outermost shell.

Front

How many total electrons can the third energy level hold?

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18

Front

What is the Aufbau principle?

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Electrons occupy the lowest energy orbitals first.