Electron Configuration

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What is electron configuration?

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The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, which determines its chemical properties.

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What are anions?

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Negatively charged ions that form when nonmetals gain electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in an S orbital?

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2 electrons.

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How many electrons can be found in a p orbital?

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6 electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for Zinc?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰.

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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 shape of an S orbital?

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S orbitals are spherical.

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What is the shape of a P orbital?

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P orbitals are dumbbell-shaped.

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How many orbitals are in the d subshell?

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5 orbitals.

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What is the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

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