Practice - Distribution of Electrons – Electronic Configuration
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Practice Questions
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How many electrons can the K shell hold?
💡 Hint: Recall the formula for maximum electrons in a shell.
Which shell is filled first in an atom?
💡 Hint: Remember the filling order of the shells.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the maximum number of electrons in the L shell?
💡 Hint: Use 2n² to find the answer.
True or False: The M shell can hold more electrons than the L shell.
💡 Hint: Recall the maximum limits for each shell.
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Challenge Problems
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For an atom with 20 electrons, draw the electron configuration and explain how it adheres to the 2n² rule.
💡 Hint: Remember to break it down by shell.
If an atom has 5 valence electrons, describe its likely bonding behavior and reference the Octet Rule.
💡 Hint: Consider how many it needs to reach 8 valence electrons.
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