Electrons & Electron Configuration

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What are the four types of subshells in electron configuration?

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s, p, d, f

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True or False: The electron configuration of an atom describes the distribution of electrons in its orbitals.

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True

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy a single subshell?

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2n², where n is the principal quantum number.

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How many valence electrons does an oxygen atom have?

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6

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What is the electron configuration for a fluorine atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁵

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True or False: The dot diagram for an atom represents its valence electrons.

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True

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

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What is the electron configuration for a sodium atom?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹

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True or False: The 3d subshell is filled before the 4s subshell in the Aufbau principle.

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False

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What is the shape of the p subshell?

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Dumbbell-shaped.