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How does the electronic configuration of an element help in determining its position in the periodic table?
How does the electronic configuration of an element help in determining its position in the periodic table?
- It reflects the element's reactivity only.
- It indicates the element's mass.
- It reveals the number of neutrons in the nucleus.
- It shows the distribution of electrons and their energy levels. (correct)
Which of the following electronic configurations corresponds to a halogen element?
Which of the following electronic configurations corresponds to a halogen element?
- [Xe]6s^2 5d^10 6p^0
- [Ar]4s^2 3d^10 4p^5 (correct)
- [Ne]3s^2 3p^4
- [Kr]5s^2 4d^10 5p^1
Which of the following statements about the electronic configuration of elements is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the electronic configuration of elements is TRUE?
- Elements with similar electronic configurations are typically found in different periods.
- The periodic table is structured based on increasing atomic number and electron configurations. (correct)
- The electronic configuration only depends on the number of protons in the nucleus.
- An element with a full outer shell is always radioactive.
What is the main reason for the grouping of noble gases in the periodic table?
What is the main reason for the grouping of noble gases in the periodic table?
Which element is most likely to have an electronic configuration ending in 4s^1?
Which element is most likely to have an electronic configuration ending in 4s^1?
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Electron Configuration
Electron Configuration
Arrangement of electrons in an atom's energy levels
Element Position
Element Position
Location of an element on the Periodic Table
Periodic Table
Periodic Table
Table organizing elements by properties
Atomic Structure
Atomic Structure
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Electronic Configuration & Position
Electronic Configuration & Position
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