2 - Atomic Structure & Periodicity
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Practice Questions
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What is the maximum number of electrons in a p-subshell?
💡 Hint: Remember how many orbitals are in the p-subshell.
What does the Aufbau Principle state?
💡 Hint: Think about the order of filling orbitals.
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What is the maximum number of electrons in an s-subshell?
💡 Hint: Look up the electron capacities of subshells.
True or False: Ionization energy decreases across a period.
💡 Hint: Recall how protons affect electron removal.
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Given the electron configuration of particle X, 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s², determine its ionization energy relative to Na and Cl. Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the stability of filled shells.
Analyze the difference in ionic radii between Na⁺ and Cl⁻. How does this relate to their electron configurations?
💡 Hint: Look at loss versus gain of electrons.
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