Electron Configuration of Nitrogen and Oxygen

This video tutorial from Moomoomath and Science explains the electron configuration of nitrogen and oxygen using the diagonal rule. It covers the capacity of different orbitals (S, P, D, F) and provides a step-by-step guide to writing the electron configurations for nitrogen and oxygen, including the use of noble gas shorthand. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe for more educational content.

What is the maximum number of electrons that the S orbital can hold?

• 14

• 10

• 6

• 2

Which orbital can hold up to 10 electrons?

• D

• P

• S

• F

What is the atomic number of nitrogen?

• 6

• 7

• 5

• 8

How many electrons are in the 2p orbital of nitrogen?

• 3

• 1

• 4

• 2

What is the atomic number of oxygen?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6

How many electrons are in the 2p orbital of oxygen?

• 4

• 5

• 3

• 2

Which noble gas can be used for shorthand notation of nitrogen's electron configuration?

• Krypton

• Argon

• Neon

• Helium

Which noble gas can be used for shorthand notation of oxygen's electron configuration?

• Helium

• Argon

• Neon

• Krypton