Flashcard: Electron configurations

Front

Each orbital can hold how many electrons?

Back

2

Front

What subatomic particles would you find in the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Protons and Neutrons

Front

How many electrons can an s orbital hold?

Back

2

Front

How many protons does this atom have?

Back

5

Front

What electron configuration matches an oxygen atom?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁴

Front

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

Back

6

Front

What is the electron configuration for a carbon atom?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p²

Front

What is the shape of an s orbital?

Back

Spherical

Front

What is the shape of a p orbital?

Back

Dumbbell-shaped

Front

How many total electrons can the third energy level hold?

Back

18