11/26/22 - Electron Configuration Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Aufbau principle say?
A
Electrons go into the lowest-energy sublevel possible
2
Q
What does the Pauli exclusion principle say?
A
Each orbital has a maximum of two elections, with opposite spins
3
Q
What does Hund’s Rule say?
A
When orbitals of equal energy are available, each orbital is half-filled by one electron before the second electrons are added.
4
Q
How many electrons are in the s subshell?
A
2
5
Q
How many electrons are in the p subshell?
A
6
6
Q
How many electrons are in the d subshell?
A
10
7
Q
How many electrons are in the f subshell?
A
14
8
Q
What is the electron configuration order from 1s to 4f?
A
1s , 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d, 4p, 5s, 4d, 5p, 6s, 4f
