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To show the electron configuration for an atom, what is the advantage of using an orbital notation compared to a dot structure?

A
Orbital notation takes up less space.
B
Orbital notation shows the spin of the electrons.
C
Orbital notation makes it easier to count the electrons.
D
Orbital notation shows the electron distribution in shells.
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If a shell can hold a maximum of 32 electrons, what is the value of n?

A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
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Which is the electron configuration for boron?

A
1s22s3
B
1s22s23s1
C
1s12s22p2
D
1s22s22p1
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Consider the model of the nitrogen atom.Which electron configuration matches this model?

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A
1s22s22p2
B
1s22s22p3
C
1s22s22p4
D
1s22s22p5
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The electron configuration for magnesium is shown below.1s22s22p63s2Which diagram shows the correct distribution of electrons in the electron shells of a magnesium atom?

A
A gray circle labeled 3 P 4 N is surrounded by two concentric circles. The inner circle has gray dots at the north and south positions, and the outer circle has a dot at the north position.
Option A
B
A gray circle labeled 4 P 5 N is surrounded by two concentric circles. Each of the concentric circles has gray dots at the north and south positions.
Option B
C
A gray circle labeled 12 P 12 N is surrounded by three concentric circles. The innermost circle has gray dots at the north and south positions; the middle circle has eight gray dots equally spaced around the circle, with dots aligned with those in the inner circle; the outer circle has gray dots at the north and south positions.
Option C
D
A gray circle labeled 12 P 12 N is surrounded by three concentric circles. The innermost circle has gray dots at the north and south positions; the middle circle has eight gray dots equally spaced around the circle, with dots aligned with those in the inner circle; the outer circle has a gray dot at the north position.
Option D
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Two representations of the distribution of electrons in the potassium atom are shown. Model 1 Model 2 1s22s22p63s23p64s1 Which model is useful in showing the reactivity of potassium?

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A
Neither model is able to show the reactivity of potassium.
B
Model 1 because it shows an electron in the 4s orbital.
C
Model 2 because it shows an electron in the outermost ring.
D
Both models because each shows an electron in the outermost shell.
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Which is the electron configuration for bromine?

A
1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p5
B
1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p6
C
1s22s22p63s23p44s23d104p5
D
1s22s22p63s23p64s23d94p5
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Which is the electron configuration for lithium?

A
1s2
B
2s3
C
1s22s1
D
1s12s2
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Consider the electron configuration. 1s 2s 2p 3s 3p Which element has this electron configuration?

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A
astatine
B
bromine
C
chlorine
D
fluorine
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Consider the model of a sodium atom.Which feature does the model show accurately?

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A
the size of the electrons in different shells
B
the shapes of the orbitals in different shells
C
the distribution of electrons in different shells
D
the orientation of the orbitals in different shells

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