Energy Levels of Electrons
Grade 1145 min
Learning Objective
I can predict the electron configuration of an element based on its position on the periodic table and the Aufbau principle.
Lesson Flow
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Quantum Numbers, Atomic Orbitals, and Electron Configurations
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Practice
11 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Using the Aufbau principle, determine the electron configuration for phosphorus (P). Using the Aufbau principle, determine the electron configuration for potassium (K). ”
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