Rules for Writing Electron Configuration

How many electrons can the s sublevel hold?

• 14
• 10
• 2
• 6

How many electrons can the d sublevel hold?

• 14
• 10
• 2
• 6

Which of the following is not a correct designation for a sublevel?

• zz

• p

• d

• f

Which element is depicted from this orbital diagram?

• Fluorine (9)

• Neon (10)

• Chlorine (17)

• Argon (18)

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Write the electron configuration

• 1s²2s²2p⁶

• 1s¹2s¹2p³

• 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²

• 1s²2s²2p⁶3s³

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What do you start an electron configuration with?

• 1s²

• 1d¹⁰

• 1f¹⁴

• 1p⁶

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Electrons occupy orbitals of lowest energy first is part of what electron configuration rule?

• Hund’s Rule
• Aufbau Principle
  
• Pauli Exclusion Principle

Electrons are paired based on their spin directions, clockwise and counterclockwise, is what electron configuration rule?

• Hund’s Rule
• Aufbau Principle
  
• Pauli Exclusion Principle

Which orbital shows a violation of Hund's Rule (bunk bed rule)?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which orbital shows a violation of the Pauli Exclusion Principle (2 electrons with opposite spins)?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2