KC- Electron Configuration #2

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How many electrons can an atomic orbital hold at most?

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An atomic orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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What is the electron configuration of Neon?

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Neon has the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶.

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What is the Aufbau Principle?

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The Aufbau Principle states that electrons occupy the lowest energy orbitals first before filling higher energy levels.

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

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The charge of an atom that has gained one electron is -1.

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What is the electron configuration of Magnesium?

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Magnesium has the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s².

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What does the term 'orbital' refer to in electron configuration?

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

Front

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

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The maximum number of electrons in the s orbital is 2.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the p orbital?

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The maximum number of electrons in the p orbital is 6.

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What is the significance of the principal quantum number (n)?

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The principal quantum number (n) indicates the energy level of an electron in an atom.

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What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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A cation is a positively charged ion (lost electrons), while an anion is a negatively charged ion (gained electrons).