BELL-RINGER: Electron Configuration

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What is electron configuration?

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The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, indicating the energy levels and subshells occupied by electrons.

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What does the notation 1s² represent?

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It indicates that there are 2 electrons in the 1s subshell.

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How many electrons can fit in an s subshell?

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2 electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in a p subshell?

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6 electrons.

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What is the electron configuration for Argon (Ar)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶.

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What is the electron configuration for Copper (Cu)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d⁹.

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What is the electron configuration for Zinc (Zn)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰.

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What are the four types of subshells?

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s, p, d, f.

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How many orbitals are in a d subshell?

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5 orbitals.

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What is the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

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No two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers.