1. What is meant by the electron configuration
of an atom?
2. State the three rules that allow you to
write the electron configuration of an atom.
3. Critical Thinking-Developing hypothesis
Why do electrons occupy equal energy
orbitals singly before beginning to pair up in twos?
4. Write the orbital diagram for each of the
following:
a)
Mg
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b)
O
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c) Al
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d) Sc
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e) Sn
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5. Name the above elements:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
6. Write out the electron configurations for a) Bismuth and b) Vanadium. How many unpaired electrons does each possess?