Electron Configurations
Grade 10•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can write the electron configuration for any element on the periodic table.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the aufbau principle in your own words and how it is used to determine the electron configuration of an atom.
2. What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy a p subshell, and why?
3. State Hund's rule and explain its importance when filling orbitals within a subshell.
...and 4 more questions
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How to Write Electron Configuration 6 examples + Exceptions Chromium & Copper (Chemistry)
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