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Subjects / LC Chemistry / Periodic table and atomic structure

Arrangement of electrons

Energy levels, sublevels, orbitals, emission spectra and electron configurations.

In review 5th Year6th Year HigherOrdinary
Helps to know first: Atomic structure and isotopes
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Match the pairs: 2 · Multiple choice: 7 · Put in order: 1 · Short answer: 4 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Write the s,p configuration of oxygen (Z = 8), e.g. 1s2 2s2.
Hint 1

Fill 1s, 2s, then 2p.

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