Flashcard: Electron configurations

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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

Which element is depicted by this orbital diagram?

Back

Chlorine

Front

What is the electron configuration for this atom?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p³

Front

What is incorrect about this orbital diagram?

Back

In the 2p box there should only be 1 electron in the first 2p box and one in the 2nd 2p box.

Front

What is an electron configuration?

Back

A representation of the arrangement of electrons in an atom's orbitals.

Front

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

Back

2

Front

What are the two types of subatomic particles found in the nucleus?

Back

Protons and Neutrons.

Front

What does the 's' in 1s² represent?

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An 's' orbital, which can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

Front

What is the shape of p orbitals?

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Dumbbell-shaped.