Practice Exercises Shorthand Electron Configuration

Which noble gas is used in the shorthand electron configuration for Potassium (K)?

• Helium (He)

• Neon (Ne)

• Argon (Ar)

• Krypton (Kr)

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Label the three parts of an electron configuration:

d

e

f

family

period (row)

protons

group

block (orbital)

section

electrons

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What is the shorthand electron configuration of Carbon?

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Which of the following represents the noble gas configuration?

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How many valence electrons does Chlorine have?

• 5

• 7

• 17

• 8

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Which of the following is an exception to the expected electron configuration in transition metals?

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What is the correct electron configuration notation for Sodium (Na)?

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Which of the following is the correct orbital notation for Oxygen?

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• 5

• 7

• 8

• 10

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• Xenon (Xe)

• Radon (Rn)

• Krypton (Kr)

• Argon (Ar)

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