2.6.5 - Electronic Configuration of Atoms
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What is the electron configuration of Helium?
💡 Hint: Consider how many electrons helium has.
How many electrons can an orbital hold?
💡 Hint: Think about the Pauli Exclusion Principle.
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What is the electron configuration of Fluorine?
💡 Hint: Count the number of electrons in fluorine.
True or False: According to the Pauli Exclusion Principle, an orbital can hold more than two electrons.
💡 Hint: Think about the maximum capacity of electrons in an orbital.
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Calculate the electronic configuration of an element with atomic number 18.
💡 Hint: Count how many electrons correspond to the atomic number given.
Describe how you would determine the electron configuration of a transition metal like iron.
💡 Hint: Consider the order of filling and remember the stability of the d orbitals.
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