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Chuck wants to know how many electrons in an atom are not paired up. Which model would be best for Chuck to write

out?
a set of quantum numbers for the last electron in the atom
a configuration with numbers, letters, and superscripts
a dot structure of the atom
an orbital notation of the atom

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On Edgenuity2020, the answer is D) an orbital notation of the atom

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Answer:

D. an orbital notation of the atom

Step-by-step explanation:

Orbital notiation uses lines and arrows to show shells, subshells, and orbitals for electrons in an atom. Since it shows arrows being paired up in this diagram it would be the best model for Chuck to use.

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