Electron Configurations

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What is the atomic number of Chlorine (Cl)?

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17

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How many electrons can the first energy level hold?

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The first energy level can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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How many electrons can the second energy level hold?

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The second energy level can hold a maximum of 8 electrons.

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How many electrons can the third energy level hold?

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The third energy level can hold a maximum of 18 electrons.

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What is an orbital?

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An orbital is a region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons.

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Each orbital can hold how many electrons?

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Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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What are the four types of subshells (orbitals)?

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The four types of subshells are s, p, d, and f.

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What do energy levels represent in an atom?

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Energy levels represent the different distances of electrons from the nucleus, with higher levels being further away.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the s subshell?

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The s subshell can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.