Electron Configuration Basics

What atom matches this electron configuration?
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²

• Neon
• Magnesium
• Aluminum
• Potassium

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Which is the electron configuration for an oxygen atom?

• 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²
• 1s²2s²2p⁴
• 1s²2s²2p⁶
• 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶

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What is the maximum number of electrons that an orbital can have?

• 1 electron
• 2 electrons
• 3 electrons
• 4 electrons

How many electrons can the d sublevel hold?

• 8
• 10
• 2
• 4

What is the shorthand electron configuration for Sulfur atom?

• [Ar] 3p⁴
• [He] 3s²3p⁴
• [Ne] 3s²3p⁴
• [Na] 3s²3p³
  

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How many electrons can the first energy level hold?

• 1
• 2
• 8
• 0

What noble gas should be used to write the shorthand configuration for Te?

• Ar
• Kr
• Xe
• Sb

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Which of the following is a p block element?

• Ca
• Ar
• Re
• Au

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Anions are _______ that form ____________ ions and __________ electrons.

• nonmetals, positive, lose
• nonmetals, negative, gain
• metals, positive, gain
• metals, positive, lose

What is the charge of an atom that has gained one electron?

• -1
• -2
• +1
• +2