Electron Configurations

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What is an electron configuration?

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An electron configuration is the distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, indicating how many electrons occupy each energy level and sublevel.

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What does the notation 1s² represent?

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The notation 1s² indicates that there are 2 electrons in the 1s orbital.

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How many total electrons are in the configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶?

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There are 10 total electrons in this configuration.

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

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A single orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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What is the shape of the s orbital?

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The s orbital has a spherical shape.

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How many orbitals are in the p sublevel?

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There are 3 orbitals in the p sublevel.

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What is the electron configuration for a neutral atom of Gold (Au)?

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The electron configuration for Gold (Au) is [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p¹.

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How many electrons can the d sublevel hold?

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The d sublevel can hold a maximum of 10 electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for Silicon (Si)?

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The electron configuration for Silicon (Si) is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p².

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Which element has the electron configuration 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰4p⁶?

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The element with this configuration is Krypton (Kr).