Electron Configuration Flashcards
1
Q
the outermost energy level of an atom
A
valence electrons
2
Q
Valence comes from the Latin word which means “capacity”
A
valentia
3
Q
For atoms, valence refers to the capacity to
A
form bonds
4
Q
S, P, D, F stands for?
A
sharp, principal, diffuse, fundamental
5
Q
S =
A
2
6
Q
P =
A
6
7
Q
D =
A
10
8
Q
F =
A
14
9
Q
it has no pair and attractive
A
paramagnetic
10
Q
it has a pair and is unattractive.
A
diamagnetic
11
Q
1s^2 - label each one
A
1 - principal quantum number
s - orbital
2 - superscript
