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    • What are orbitals?
      Regions of space where there is the highest probability of finding an electron
    • How many electrons can an orbital hold?
      Up to 2 electrons with opposite spins
    • What are the types of orbitals?
      • Spherical (s)
      • Dumbbell-shaped + 3 orbitals (p)
      • 5 orbitals (d)
      • 7 orbitals (f)
    • What is the shape of s orbitals?
      Spherical
    • How many orbitals does the p block have?
      3 orbitals
    • How many orbitals does the d block have?
      5 orbitals
    • How many orbitals does the f block have?
      7 orbitals
    • What is the significance of the block an element is in?
      • Indicates the orbital of its outer electron
    • What is the electron configuration notation for magnesium?
      1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2
    • What does each box in box notation represent?
      • Each box represents an orbital
      • Can hold 2 electrons
      • Each orbital must be filled singularly before pairing up electrons
    • What does each arrow in box notation represent?
      Each arrow represents an electron
    • How many electrons can each box hold in box notation?
      2 electrons
    • What is the rule for filling orbitals in box notation?
      Each orbital must be filled singularly before pairing up electrons
    • What is the reason for filling orbitals singularly before pairing?
      To reduce electron repulsion
    • What is the complete order of orbital filling from lowest to highest energy?
      • 1s
      • 2s
      • 2p
      • 3s
      • 3p
      • 4s
      • 3d
      • 4p
      • 5s
      • 4d
      • 5p
      • 6s
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