Electron Configuration
Grade 9•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can write the electron configuration for the first 20 elements on the periodic table.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is electron configuration, and why is it important in understanding the arrangement of electrons in an atom?
2. Describe the four types of subshells (s, p, d, f) and the maximum number of electrons each can hold.
3. Write the full electron configuration for the element carbon (C) and explain each step of your process.
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Educational Video
Writing Electron Configurations Using Only the Periodic Table
Wayne Breslyn (Dr. B.)