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Which is the electronic configuration for oxygen?

A
1s2 2s2 2p1
B
1s2 2s2 2p3
C
1s2 2s2 2p4
D
1s2 2s2 2p6
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The electron configuration of nitrogen (N) is

A
1s22s22p3
B
1s22s22p4
C
1s22s22p5
D
1s22s22p6
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Which is the noble gas notation for chlorine?

A
[Ne] 4s2 4p5
B
[Ne] 3s2 3p5
C
[Ne] 3s2 3p3
D
[Ne] 3p2 3p5
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Which statement describes the 3d, 4s, and 4p orbitals of Arsenic (As) based on its electronic configuration and position in the periodic table?

A
The 3d and 4s orbitals are completely filled, and the 4p orbital is partially filled.
B
The 3d orbital is completely filled, and the 4s and 4p orbitals are partially filled.
C
The 3d, 4s, and 4p orbitals are completely filled.
D
The 3d, 4s, and 4p orbitals are partially filled.
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It is easier to determine the electron configurations for the p-block elements in periods 1, 2, and 3 than to determine the electron configurations for the rest of the p-block elements in the periodic table because

A
they have a larger number of core electrons.
B
their electrons are assigned to s and p orbitals only.
C
their electrons are placed in a higher number of orbitals.
D
they have more valence electrons available for bonding.

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