The periodic table below shows major regions in different colors. Which answer choice describes the noble gases? A. All of the elements of Period 1 in orange boxes
B. The two separate rows of elements in dark and light blue boxes at the bottom
C. All of the elements in green boxes
D. All of the elements of Group 18 in orange boxes

D. all of the elements of Group 18 in orange boxes

the electronic configuration of an atom with eight electrons is 1s²2s²2p⁴. the orbital diagrams are shown in the figure.

as per the hunds rule:

1. electrons tend to avoid being in the same orbital as per as practicable.

2. electrons in different orbitals of the same energy will have their spin parallel.

this can be illustrated from the multiplicity of the orbitals of the atom. as there are four electrons in the p orbital and p orbital has 3 sub-shells. the electrons can be fed in different ways as shown in the figure but the correct orbital diagram will be as per the hunds rule.

1. a)c-14 has two more protons

2. d)they have different numbers of protons, neutrons, and valence electrons; they are all gases at room temperature.

3. c) iron and nickel.