Fill in the Blanks Electron ConfigurationOnline version Fill in the blanks with what you know about electron configurations. by Devon Heath 1 1 10 gases noble longer 14 6 2 2 short 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 .