Practice - Electron Configuration
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Practice Questions
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How many electrons can the first shell hold?
💡 Hint: Think about the first level in the structure.
What term describes the outermost electrons?
💡 Hint: These electrons are key to chemical reactions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the maximum number of electrons the third shell can hold?
💡 Hint: Think of the electron capacity pattern.
True or False: Valence electrons are found in the innermost shell.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of valence electrons.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain the relationship between electron configuration and an element's position in the periodic table.
💡 Hint: Consider how elements with similar configurations are grouped.
Given an element with the electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵, identify the element and predict its reactivity.
💡 Hint: Analyze its position in the periodic table.
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