The Rules That Govern Electron Configuration

What atom matches this electron configuration?
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²

• Neon
• Magnesium
• Aluminum
• Potassium

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What atom matches this electron configuration?
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰

• Zinc
• Copper
• Nickel
• Germanium

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How many electrons does Si contain? (click to see image)

• 14
• 28
• 2
• 4

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How many electrons can the first energy level hold?

• 1
• 2
• 8
• 0

What do you start electron configuration with?

• 1s²
• 1d¹⁰
• 1f¹⁴
• 1p⁶

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What is the shape of an s orbital?

• sphere
• dumbbell
• double dumbbell
• TOO COMPLEX TO KNOW IT.

What is the shape of a p orbital?

• sphere
• it's just too complex to think about it
• dumbbell
• I don't know this stuff.

How many electrons can the d sublevel hold?

• 8
• 10
• 2
• 4

Which is associated with more energy? 

• 2p
• 2s
• 3p
• 1s

How many total electrons can the f orbitals in a sublevel hold?

• 2
• 14
• 6
• 10