Electron Configuration and Vocabulary

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What is the shorthand electron configuration for sulfur?

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[Ne] 3s² 3p⁴

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How many valence electrons does chlorine have?

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7

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What is the maximum number of orbitals in the p sublevel?

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3

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How many electrons can the d sublevel hold?

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10

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What is the electron configuration for Krypton?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶

Front

Define electron configuration.

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The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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

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2

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What is the principal quantum number?

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A number that indicates the energy level of an electron in an atom.

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What is the difference between the ground state and excited state of an electron?

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Ground state is the lowest energy state, while excited state has higher energy due to absorption of energy.