Fill in the Blanks Electron Configuration (D)Online version Fill in the blanks with what you know about electron configurations. by LATAM Global School 1 longer noble 1 2 2 short gases 14 10 6 1 . The s orbital can hold a maximum of electrons . 2 . The p orbital can hold a maximum of electrons . 3 . The d orbital can hold a maximum of electrons . 4 . The f orbital can hold a maximum of electrons . 5 . Atoms form ions that give them the electron configuration of the . 6 . When an atom loses 1 electron , the electron configuration of the ion will be 1 electron . 7 . When an atom gains 1 electron , the electron configuration of the ion will be 1 electron . 8 . The d block is offset by relative to the period it is in . 9 . The f block is offset by relative to the period it is in . 2 Aufbau principle chemistry understand behavior chemical properties arrangements patterns rules Electron configurations energy levels letters sublevels chemical reactions periodic table predict numbers electrons atom are the of within an . They are organized in and , and follow specific and . The electron configuration of an atom determines its and . It is represented by a series of and that indicate the number of electrons in each energy level and sublevel . The electron configuration can be determined using the and the . Understanding electron configurations is essential in and is used to and the behavior of atoms .