2.6 Electron Configurations and Orbital Notations

Front

What is the electron configuration of carbon?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p²

Front

What is Hund’s Rule?

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Electrons will occupy degenerate orbitals singly before pairing up.

Front

What is the electron configuration of magnesium?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²

Front

What is the electron configuration of lithium?

Back

1s² 2s¹

Front

What is the orbital notation for beryllium?

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1s↑↓ 2s↑

Front

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.

Front

What is the electron configuration of neon?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁶

Front

What is the significance of the Aufbau Principle?

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Electrons fill orbitals starting from the lowest energy level to the highest.

Front

What element has the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹?

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Aluminum

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy an orbital?

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2 electrons, with opposite spins.