Writing Electron Configurations - Energy Sublevels Flashcards

1
Q

Define electron configuration.

A

The electron configuration shows the arrangement of electrons in an atom of an element

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2
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How many electrons can a s sublevel hold?

A

2 electrons

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3
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How many electrons can a p sublevel hold?

A

6

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4
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How many electrons can a d sublevel hold?

A

10

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5
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Define the Aufbau Principle

A

When building up the electron configuration of an atom in its ground state, the electrons occupy the lowest available energy levels

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6
Q

What is important to know about half filled sublevels?

A

Sublevels that are exactly half-filled or completely filled have extra stability

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