What does the aufbau principle suggest about electron configuration? Electrons within the same atomic orbital have different spins.
Electrons occupy orbitals with the lowest energy first.
No more than two electrons can occupy the same atomic orbital.
Filled sublevels are more stable than partially filled sublevels.

Which statement best describes the oxidation numbers of the atoms found in magnesium chloride? a. magnesium has a 2- oxidation number and chlorine has a 1+ oxidation number. b. magnesium has a 2- oxidation number and chlorine has a 2+ oxidation number. c. magnesium has a 2+ oxidation number and chlorine has a 1- oxidation number. d. magnesium has a 1+ oxidation number and chlorine has a 1- oxidation number.

Write the formula for the following chemicals. 7. e. trinitrogen tetraoxide a calcium phosphate f. magnesium acetate b. potassium sulfide g nickel(iii) cyanide c carbon dioxide h. silver sulfate d. cobalt(ii) chloride

The element that has the greatest electronegativity is