5-7 Electron Configuration Review

Front

What is the electron configuration for sodium (Na)?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹

Front

What does an electron configuration describe?

Back

The arrangement of electrons in an atom’s orbitals

Front

How does the periodic table relate to electron configurations?

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It shows the filling of sublevels across periods

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons that can fit in the p sublevel?

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6.0

Front

What is the order of fill for the sublevels?

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1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p

Front

What is the electron configuration for oxygen (O)?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁴

Front

What is the electron configuration for chlorine (Cl)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons that can fit in the s sublevel?

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2.0

Front

What is the significance of the Aufbau principle in electron configuration?

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

Front

What is the electron configuration for carbon (C)?

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1s² 2s² 2p²