Electron Configuration

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What is electron configuration?

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The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, indicating the energy levels and sublevels occupied by electrons.

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What is the electron configuration of Chlorine (Cl)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵

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What is the electron configuration of Iodine (I)?

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None of the provided options are correct.

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What atom has the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰?

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Zinc (Zn)

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What atom has the electron configuration [Xe] 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d⁹?

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Gold (Au)

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What does the Pauli Exclusion Principle state?

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A maximum of two electrons can occupy a single atomic orbital, but only if the electrons have opposite spins.

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What is the Aufbau Principle?

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Electrons occupy the lowest energy orbitals available before filling higher energy orbitals.

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What is Hund's Rule?

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Electrons must occupy every orbital singly before any orbital is doubly occupied.

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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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What is the maximum number of electrons in a p orbital?

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6 electrons.