These Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale (the "Terms and Conditions") are between Motion & Control Enterprises, LLC, and its divisions/subsidiaries and its affiliates (collectively "MCE") and Purchaser. No order for MCE's goods or services (collectively "Products") shall be binding upon MCE until acknowledged in writing by MCE. Such written acknowledgement and the Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between MCE and Purchaser. Any purchase order, offer or counter-offer made by Purchaser before or after MCE's written acknowledgement is rejected and all documents exchanged prior to MCE's written acknowledgement are merely preliminary negotiations and not part of any agreement between the parties. For example, orders submitted on Purchaser's own purchase order forms modifying, adding to, contrary to, or inconsistent with these Terms and Conditions are expressly rejected and of no force or effect and acceptance is expressly made conditional upon assent to these Terms and Conditions. In no event, will MCE be deemed to have in any way changed, enlarged or modified its liabilities or obligations as fixed by these Terms and Conditions including, without limitation, situations in which MCE satisfies an order submitted on Purchaser's own purchase order form.
Purchaser shall have been deemed to agree to these Terms and Conditions upon the earlier of acceptance of MCE's quotation, acceptance of delivery of the Products or the issuance of a purchase order to MCE.
Until acceptance of a purchase order is acknowledged in writing by MCE, all prices are subject to change. Written quotations expire thirty (30) calendar days from the date of quotation unless specified otherwise. Verbal quotations are non-binding on MCE. Quoted prices do not include sales, excise, municipal, state or any other government taxes. All taxes and other governmental charges regarding the Products are the responsibility of Purchaser and shall be paid by Purchaser to MCE unless Purchaser furnishes MCE with exemption certificates acceptable to the relevant taxing authorities. Purchaser agrees to reimburse MCE for all reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by MCE in connection with the performance of any services to Purchaser. MCE reserves the right to revise final quoted prices of work in process due to any change in the order on the part of Purchaser or any factor beyond the control of MCE. Typographical and/or clerical errors made by MCE are subject to correction.
Payment for Products are due net thirty (30) days from the date of invoice unless specified otherwise and approved in writing by MCE. Depending on the situation and customer, discounts for early payment may be offered. In the event that the purchase order between Purchaser and MCE permits partial payments to be made by Purchaser, Purchaser shall pay those required amounts in a timely manner or MCE will be permitted to suspend, without penalty or liability of any kind, delivery of future Products to the Purchaser even though partial payment for such undelivered Products may have already been received by MCE.
Past due accounts will bear interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum) of the invoiced amount or the maximum legal rate on all amounts not received by the due date. All invoices are payable in U.S. dollars, unless specified otherwise and approved by MCE in writing. Acceptance of bank drafts, checks or other form of payment shall be subject to immediate collection of the full face amount thereof. MCE may, at its discretion, impose a transaction fee on payments processed via wire transfer, ACH or by Letter of Credit. MCE reserves the right at any time to suspend credit or to change credit terms provided herein when in its sole opinion, the financial condition of Purchaser so warrants. In such case, in addition to any other remedies provided herein or by law, MCE may request cash payment or satisfactory security from Purchaser prior to providing Products.
In the event of nonpayment of an invoice when due, and without prejudice to other lawful remedies, MCE shall have the right, without penalty or liability of any kind, to suspend further work or the delivery of Products, including Products under other purchase orders until such invoice is paid in full; provided, however, that if such invoice remains unpaid for more than five (5) days after written demand by MCE, MCE may terminate all outstanding orders with Purchaser without penalty. Purchaser shall reimburse MCE for all costs incurred in collecting any late payments, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees. Purchaser shall not withhold payment of any amounts due and payable by reason of any set-off of any claim or dispute with MCE, whether relating to MCE's breach, bankruptcy or otherwise.
MCE shall not be liable for any damages as a result of any non-delivery or delay in delivery. MCE reserves the right to substitute suitable alternative materials and components where necessary.
Where the services are to be performed on Purchaser's premises, Purchaser agrees to provide MCE on a timely basis with such access, machine downtime, utilities and equipment as MCE shall reasonably require in order to perform the services. If Purchaser fails to perform its obligations or shall fail to perform them in a timely manner, Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that MCE shall be entitled to delay performance of the services, without penalty or liability of any kind, until such time as Purchaser has complied in all respects with its obligations and to increase the price for the services to reflect any increased cost to MCE caused by Purchaser's failure to perform or late performance.
If for any reason Purchaser fails to accept delivery of any of the goods or performance of the services or if delivery of any of the goods is delayed or deferred by Purchaser beyond the scheduled date because Purchaser has not provided appropriate instructions, documents, licenses or authorizations, (i) payment shall be due in full when MCE is prepared to ship the goods or perform the services; (ii) risk of loss to the goods shall pass to Purchaser; (iii) the goods shall be deemed to have been delivered; and (iv) MCE, at its option, may store the goods until Purchaser picks them up, whereupon Purchaser shall be liable for all related costs and expenses (including, without limitation, storage and insurance).
If the applicable purchase order bears the notation "Customer Pick-Up" or if Purchaser is otherwise required under the terms of the applicable purchase order to take delivery of any goods from any MCE facility, MCE will notify Purchaser when such goods or any portion of such goods are available for receipt by Purchaser or its freight carrier and Purchaser or its designated freight carrier shall take delivery of such goods or any portion of such goods within five (5) calendar days of receipt of such notice. If Purchaser does not take delivery of such goods or any portion of such goods within five (5) calendar days of receipt of such notice, then MCE shall have the right, at its election, to ship the goods or any portion of such goods directly to Purchaser at Purchaser's sole expense or, alternatively, to store such goods or any portion of such goods at any MCE facility subject to handling and storage fees reasonably determined by MCE.
MCE may at certain times provide Products to Purchaser prior to the issuance, delivery and acceptance of a corresponding purchase order. In such cases, MCE will notify Purchaser that these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such transactions and Purchaser shall be deemed to have accepted such Terms and Conditions upon MCE's delivery of goods or performance of services.
Unless otherwise noted, delivery terms are ExWorks MCE's shipping point (Incoterms 2010). Title to all goods shall pass upon receipt of payment for the goods under the respective invoice. As collateral security for the payment of the purchase price of the goods, Purchaser hereby grants to MCE a lien on and security interest in and to all of the right, title and interest of Purchaser in, to and under the goods, wherever located, and whether now existing or hereafter arising or acquired from time to time, and in all accessions thereto and replacements or modifications thereof, as well as all proceeds (including insurance proceeds) of the foregoing. The security interest granted under this provision constitutes a purchase money security interest under the Uniform Commercial Code of the state from which MCE shipped the goods.
MCE will use commercially reasonable efforts to meet delivery dates stated in advance of actual shipment of goods or performance of services, but in no event, shall such quoted delivery dates be deemed to represent fixed or guaranteed delivery dates. Method and route of shipment will be at the discretion and responsibility of Purchaser. MCE shall not be liable for any loss or expense (consequential or otherwise) incurred by Purchaser or Purchaser's customer if MCE fails to meet the specified delivery schedule. Claims for shortage or other quantity errors must be made in writing to MCE within five (5) days after receipt of shipment. Failure to give such notice shall constitute unqualified acceptance and a waiver of all such claims by Purchaser.
MCE, in its sole discretion, may accommodate Purchaser requests for delivery of goods in installments, if such requests are confirmed in writing by MCE. Such installment deliveries, when separately invoiced, shall be paid for when due per invoice without regard to subsequent deliveries. Delay in delivery of any installment shall not relieve Purchaser of its obligations to accept remaining deliveries.
All tools, patterns and other equipment used in the manufacture of any of MCE's goods or performance of any of MCE's services shall remain the property of MCE unless otherwise expressly agreed upon in writing. Purchaser shall not permit any third party to use such equipment nor disclose to any third party any technical, dimensional or design details, or any other information in respect of such equipment at any time.
Crimping equipment may be provided to customer under an approved Parker Crimper Placement Agreement at a reduced price. Legal title to the Crimper and or die sets covered by the Crimper Placement Agreement remain the property of MCE. Crimpers may be removed from Customer's sites without any liability to MCE if the Customer does not meet minimum purchase levels of fittings or hose as specified in the Crimper Placement Agreement or does not allow inspection and re-calibration to meet Parker Hannifin performance standards.
Purchaser acknowledges that it has selected and ordered Products based on its own skill and judgment and agrees that it is solely responsible for ensuring that the Products selected are fit for Purchaser's purpose.
Subject to the following sentence, MCE warrants to Purchaser that the (i) Products shall materially conform to the description in MCE's written documentation and shall be free from defects in material and workmanship and (ii) the services shall be performed in a workmanlike manner. Determination of suitability of goods for any use by Purchaser shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of Purchaser. The foregoing warranty shall not apply to any Products that are not manufactured, as to which (i) MCE hereby assigns to Purchaser, to the extent assignable, any warranties made to MCE and (ii) MCE shall have no other liability to Buyer under warranty, tort or any other legal theory. MCE warrants (I) the goods for the shorter of (y) thirty (30) days from delivery of the goods or (z) immediately prior to the installation of such goods into any other products or systems, and (II) the services for thirty (30) days from the performance of services (collectively, the "Warranty Period"). If Purchaser gives MCE prompt written notice of breach of this warranty within the Warranty Period, MCE shall, at its sole option and as Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy, repair or replace the subject goods, re-perform the service or refund the purchase price. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by MCE, (i) Purchaser shall be responsible for any labor required to gain access to the goods so that MCE can assess the available remedies and (ii) Purchaser shall be responsible for all costs of installation of repaired or replaced goods. If MCE determines that any claimed breach is not, in fact, covered by this warranty, Purchaser shall pay MCE its then customary charges for any repair or replacement made by MCE. Seller's warranty is conditioned on Purchaser's (a) operating and maintaining the goods in accordance with MCE's instructions, (b) not making any unauthorized repairs or alterations, and (c) not being in default of any payment obligation to MCE. MCE's warranty does not cover damage caused by improper operation, failure to follow MCE's storage procedures for the goods or improper handling or operation, misuse or improper installation (unless installed by MCE). THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE MCE'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIES AND ARE SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVISION BELOW. MCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND REGARDING THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF TITLE, WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY; WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE, OR OTHERWISE.
No goods are to be returned to MCE without prior written consent of MCE and the assignment of a return goods authorization number by MCE.
Purchaser is liable to pay for all associated costs incurred by MCE due to Purchaser's selection of noncompliant or defective designs and materials. These associated costs are calculated based on: (a) a fixed administrative charge to cover all handling, data entry and reporting activities resulting from the selection of noncompliant or defective products and (b) any additional costs incurred by MCE in managing the noncompliant or defective products, including, but not limited to, all reworks, investigations and other consequential costs.
MCE shall not be responsible for any other vendor selection made by Purchaser that relates to the Products provided by MCE to Purchaser hereunder and will not have any liability to Purchaser for any loss, damages, costs or expenses suffered by Purchaser as a result thereof.
All remnants sold by MCE to Purchaser shall be "as is" and "with all faults" except as may be provided in writing by MCE to Purchaser with respect to each such shipment of remnants.
No agent, employee or representative of MCE has authority to bind MCE to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning the goods sold.
Purchaser warrants that any materials, inserts, or parts supplied to MCE will conform to all indicated specifications and will be timely delivered. MCE shall not be liable for any damages related to parts or materials supplied by Purchaser, including damage to the part or material itself, or damage caused by defective materials, inserts, or parts. MCE extends no warranty and shall not be liable for any MCE goods that are defective as a result of Purchaser supplied materials, inserts, or parts and Purchaser shall be required to purchase any goods into which MCE incorporates any Purchaser supplied materials, inserts, or parts at the then applicable price for such goods.
MCE's liability on any claim for loss or damage arising out of any transactions under this Agreement or from the performance or breach thereof or connected with any PRODUCTS supplied hereunder, or the sale, resale, operation or use of goods, whether based on agreement, warranty, tort (including negligence) or other grounds, shall not exceed the price actually paid by Purchaser for such PRODUCTS or part thereof involved in the claim, regardless of cause or fault. Purchaser's exclusive remedies are limited to, in the sole discretion of MCE, the return of non-conforming goods and repayment of the price or to the repair and replacement of non-conforming goods, subject to the provisions of these Terms and Conditions and in the case of MCE services, in the sole discretion of MCE, the reperformance of the services or the repayment of the fees paid to MCE for such non-conforming services. This limitation of liability and remedies reflects a deliberate and bargained-for allocation of risks between MCE and Purchaser and constitutes the basis of the parties' bargain, without which MCE would not have agreed to the price or terms of this transaction.
MCE SHALL NOT IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF AGREEMENT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHER GROUNDS FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF GOODS OR ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, FACILITIES OR SERVICES, DOWNTIME COSTS, OR CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OF PURCHASER FOR SUCH DAMAGE.
In addition, if MCE furnishes Purchaser with advice or other assistance regarding any Products supplied hereunder, or any system or equipment in which any such goods may be installed, and which is not required pursuant to this transaction, the furnishing of the advice or assistance will not subject MCE to any liability, whether based on agreement, warranty, tort (including negligence) or other grounds.
In the event Purchaser modifies MCE goods or incorporates MCE goods into another product or component part, Purchaser agrees to hold harmless and indemnify MCE from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) involving personal injury or property damage. Purchaser also agrees to hold harmless and indemnify MCE from any patent or other intellectual property claims related to (i) any MCE goods made in accordance with Purchaser's designs or specifications; or (ii) the use of any drawings provided to MCE by Purchaser for use in the manufacture, production or assembly of such goods.
Purchaser shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Purchaser shall maintain in effect all the licenses, permissions, authorizations, consents, and permits that it needs to carry out its obligations under the Agreement.
The failure of MCE to insist in any one or more instances, upon the performance of any of the Terms and Conditions as set forth herein or the failure of MCE to exercise any of its rights hereunder shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any such terms, conditions or rights and shall not effect MCE's right to insist on strict performance and compliance with regard to any future performance of these Terms and Conditions. All transactions shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, excluding conflict law rules. The provisions of the United Nations Convention on Agreements for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply.
Purchaser agrees that any litigation or arbitration relating to any claim must be commenced within one (1) year after date of shipment by MCE. Purchaser hereby expressly assumes all liability for all damage and injury occurring before and after said time periods if notice is not made pursuant to this Agreement.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or related to this transaction where the amount in controversy does not exceed the sum of $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs, shall be resolved by means of binding arbitration. A demand for arbitration shall be served on the other party by certified mail. Within forty-five (45) days after a party demands arbitration, the parties shall select a single arbitrator. The selected arbitrator shall conduct the arbitration in a manner substantially similar to the procedures set forth in the Commercial Arbitration Rule of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). If the parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator, the party demanding arbitration shall file a demand for arbitration with the AAA and the arbitration shall then proceed in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA. In all circumstances, the arbitration shall take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of this transaction where the amount in controversy exceeds the sum of $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs, shall be adjudicated exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Purchaser consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and agrees not to take any action to challenge such jurisdiction or venue.
In the event of any action or proceeding related to a transaction subject to this Agreement where MCE is determined to be the prevailing party with regard to some or all claims, Purchaser agrees to pay all of MCE's attorney's fees and litigation costs up through and including any appeal.
All non-public, confidential or proprietary information of MCE, including but not limited to, specifications, samples, patterns, designs, plans, drawings, documents, data, business operations, customer lists, pricing, discounts, or rebates, disclosed by MCE to Purchaser, whether disclosed orally or disclosed or accessed in written, electronic or other form or media, and whether or not marked, designated, or otherwise identified as "confidential" in connection with the Agreement is confidential, solely for the use of performing the Agreement and may not be disclosed or copied unless authorized in advance by MCE in writing. Upon MCE's request, Purchaser shall promptly return all documents and other materials received from MCE. MCE shall be entitled to injunctive relief for any violation of this section. This section does not apply to information that is: (a) in the public domain; (b) known to Purchaser at the time of disclosure; or (c) rightfully obtained by Purchaser on a non-confidential basis from a third party.
Neither party shall assign or delegate any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, which such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, except that either party may assign or delegate its rights or obligations hereunder to an Affiliate without the other party's consent. As used herein, the term "Affiliate" shall mean any entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under common control with the entity specified. In addition to any remedies that may be provided under the Agreement, MCE may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect upon written notice to Purchaser without any further liability to Purchaser if (a) Purchaser fails to pay any amount when due under the Agreement; (b) Purchaser has not otherwise performed or complied with any of the terms of the Agreement, in whole or in part; (c) Purchaser becomes insolvent, files a petition for bankruptcy or commences or has commenced against it proceedings relating to bankruptcy, receivership, reorganization, or assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (d) there is a change of control of Purchaser. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, and supersedes all prior oral or written representations or agreements by the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. Nothing contained in the Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture or other form of joint enterprise, employment or fiduciary relationship between the parties, and neither party shall have authority to contract for or bind the other party in any manner whatsoever. Neither the Agreement nor any of its provisions may be modified, amended or waived, whether orally, through the parties' course of performance, course of dealing or course of conduct, or manifested in any other way, unless in writing and signed by an authorized officer of MCE. It is the express intention of the parties that such requirement for written modifications, amendments or waivers be strictly enforced notwithstanding judicial precedent or statutory provisions to the contrary. Any provision found invalid or unenforceable will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision and the invalid provision may be judicially modified to the extent enforceable.
Purchaser acknowledges that MCE is required to comply with applicable export laws and regulations relating to the sale, exportation, transfer, assignment, disposal and usage of the goods provided under this Agreement, including any export license requirements. Purchaser agrees that such goods shall not at any time directly or indirectly be used, exported, sold, transferred, assigned or otherwise disposed of in a manner which will result in non-compliance with such applicable export laws and regulations. It shall be a condition of the continuing performance by MCE of its obligations hereunder that compliance with such export laws and regulations be maintained at all times. PURCHASER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD MCE HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL COSTS, LIABILITIES, PENALTIES, SANCTIONS AND FINES RELATED TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE EXPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.


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Rabbi Whiman to preach ninth Judaic-Christian Dialogue
Rabbi David A. Whiman, senior rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel in Houston, will give this year's Judaic-Christian Dialogue at the Memorial Church on Sunday, May 14, at 11 a.m.
Whiman was ordained from the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati in 1979 and served Congregation Beth Israel in Houston from that year until 1981. He went on to serve as rabbi of Temple Shalom in Newton for 18 years before returning to Congregation Beth Israel as senior rabbi in 1999.
Whiman serves on the Commission on Reform Education for the Union of American Hebrew congregations. Currently completing his doctorate from the Andover Newton Theological School, he is co-author of Learning While Leading: Increasing Effectiveness in Ministry, which will be published by the Alban Institute this year.
Whiman is the ninth preacher to come to the Memorial Church as part of the Harvard Judaic-Christian Fund. The fund was set up in 1987 by friends and associates of the Memorial Church to provide a Jewish-Christian presence. Distinguished Jewish preachers, teachers, and lecturers have come to the pulpit for the purpose of fostering new connections of knowledge and understanding between the Christian and Jewish faiths. Past preachers have included Rabbi Julia Neuberger and Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People.
Noma-Reischauer Prizes offered
The Edwin O. Reischauer Institute at Harvard is offering the Noma-Reischauer Prizes in Japanese Studies for 2000 to the undergraduate and graduate student with the best essays on Japan-related topics. The undergraduate award is $2,000 and the graduate award is $3,000. The deadline for submission is June 30. Course and seminar papers and undergraduate or graduate theses written during this academic year are eligible. Interested students should submit three copies of their work to the Reischauer Institute, Coolidge Hall 319, 1737 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138. For more information, call (617) 495-3220.
Bureau of Study Counsel offers study strategies course
The Bureau of Study Counsel is offering the Harvard Course in Reading and Study Strategies for three weeks in July. Through readings, films, and classroom exercises, students learn to read more purposively, selectively, and with greater speed and comprehension. The class meets at 4 p.m. for one hour, Monday through Friday, from July 10 to July 27. The course fee is $150. To register, contact the Bureau of Study Counsel at (617) 495-2581.
An Evening of Electronic Music
Music 167: Composition in the Electronic Medium presents "An Evening of Electronic Music," a concert featuring works by undergraduate and graduate composers, on Saturday, May 13, in Paine Hall at 8 p.m. This concert is the culmination of two semesters of study and composition; a wide range of sounds and styles will be presented. This event is free and open to the public.

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1. True or False. Elements in the same period have similar electron configurations. 2. What element has the electron configuration [Ar] 4s 2 3d 10 4p 5. 3. What element has the electron configuration [Xe] 4f 14 5d 10 6s 2 6p 3 . 4. Demonstrate how elements in a group share similar characteristics by filling in the electron configurations for ...
Nonmetals electrons to attain noble gas configuration. zHalides - ions from chlorine or other that gain electrons zS 1s22s22p63s23p4 6 valence electrons z Stable Electron Configurations zAll atoms to achieve configuration. zNoble gases have full outermost z8 valence electrons Æ Ar Section 15.2 Ionic Bonds zOBJECTIVES:
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Access Free Valence Electrons Worksheet Answers Valence Electrons Worksheet Answers Valence Electrons Worksheets Answer Keys admin October 15, 2020 Some of the worksheets below are Valence Electrons Worksheets with Answer Keys, learn how to find the number of valence electron for given elements, learn what an octet rule is and its role in ...
to describe the configuration of electrons in an atom. What Do You Think? Niels Bohr was able to explain the spectrum of light emitted by hydrogen using a model that assigned the electron to specific energy levels. Hydrogen is a simple atom that contains only one electron. The atoms of other elements contain more than one electron.
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Section 5.2 – Electron Arrangement in Atoms The electron configuration of an atom is the arrangement of the electrons. There are 3 rules that govern the electron configuration: Aufbau's principle, Pauli Exclusion principle, and Hund's rule.
This is essentially the same reason that in many-electron atoms, the 2p orbital is at a higher energy than the 2s (Figure 6.24). The decrease in ionization energy on going from nitrogen ([He]2s 2 2p 3) to oxygen ([He]2s 2 2p 4) is due to repulsion of paired electrons in the p 4 configuration.
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Jan 14, 2017 · This electron arrangement worksheet will help students understand the arrangement of electrons into energy levels or shells in an atom.
Electron Configuration: the arrangement of electrons in an atom Atoms tend to assume the lowest energy possible which is the ground-state. These lower energy states are more stable Aufbau principle: an electron occupies the lowest-energy orbital that can receive it The orbital with the lowest energy is the 1s orbital Fill electrons from the ...
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If the electron configuration is incorrect, write the correct electron configuration. Each answer is worth 3 points (all or nothing) Max Time: 2 min/each 11) lithium Li: 1s 12s 2p 12) lead Pb: 1s 22s 2p 63s 3p 4s 3d 104p 5s 4d 5p 6s 5d 6p5
Write the observed shorthand electron configuration and energy diagram for Cr. 1 s 2 s 2 p 3 s 3 p 4 s 3 d Notice that this puts 5 electrons in the 3 d orbitals, leaving them ½ full .
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See the Electron Configuration Diagrams for Atoms of the Elements This is a collection of diagrams of atoms showing the numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons present in the atom or isotope of an element.
Orbital Energies and Electron Configurations of Atoms. The energy of atomic orbitals increases as the principal quantum number, n, increases.In any atom with two or more electrons, the repulsion between the electrons makes energies of subshells with different values of l differ so that the energy of the orbitals increases within a shell in the order s < p < d < f.
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Arrangement of Electrons in Ato Section Quiz: Electron Configurations In the space provided, write the letter of the term or phrase that best completes each statement or best answers each question. 1. The statement that no two electrons in the same atom can have the same four quantum numbers is a restatement of a. Bohr's law. b. Hund's rule ...
In this atoms worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer by writing in the number of electrons, valence electrons, electron configuration, orbital box diagram, probability diagram, and Lewis Dot diagram for the given atoms and ions.
1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 3 is an electron configuration with 15 electrons total; 2 electrons have n=1 (in the 1s subshell); 8 electrons have n=2 (2 in the 2s subshell, and 6 in the 2p subshell); and 5 electrons have n=3 (2 in the 3s subshell, and 3 in the 3p subshell). ground state configurations fill the lowest energy orbitals first
Give the configuration in complete form. What is the valence-shell configuration? 4. Consider the ground-state electron configurations for Li, N, Ni, Ba, and Hg. Which of these atoms would be expected to be paramagnetic and how many unpaired electrons are present in each paramagnetic ion? 5. Write the electron configuration for each ion a. O 2 ...
Atomic Structure Worksheet. ... electron have? 7. ... 14. What is the mass number of an atom with 3 protons, 4 neutrons, and 3 electrons? 15.
Electrons In Atoms Worksheet Answersnucleus. Electron Configuration (5.3) Each orbital within a sublevel can only hold two (2) electrons. The electrons within an orbital must have opposite spins. Chapter 5: Electrons in Atoms Flashcards | Quizlet Chemistry Chapter 5 Electrons in atoms-Page 13/24
The electron configurations of silicon (14 electrons), phosphorus (15 electrons), sulfur (16 electrons), chlorine (17 electrons), and argon (18 electrons) are analogous in the electron configurations of their outer shells to their corresponding family members carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, and neon, respectively, except that the principal ...
Dec 23, 2011 · In general, if the electronegativity differeence between participating atoms is between 0.3 and 1.7 then the bond formed is polar-covalent. Bonus question: 4c) What determines whether atoms will form chemical bonds? The number of valence electrons determines whether the element will form bond with other atoms.
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1Sample Problem 8.2 Determining Electron Configurations PROBLEM: Using the periodic table on the inside cover of the text (not Figure 8.10 or Table 8.3), give the full and condensed electron configurations, partial orbital diagrams showing valence electrons only, and number of inner electrons for the following elements: (a) potassium (K; Z = 19) …the electronic configuration of copper atoms is 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 6 4s 1 3d 10 the electronic configuration of copper atoms is 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 6 4s 2 3d 9 RE-READ YOUR NOTES IF YOU DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE ANSWERS 99. When two atoms combine by sharing electrons, where one has a bigger share, in order to obtain a stable octet they form a ___ bond. (a) ionic, (b) polar covalent, or (c) non-polar covalent. 100. When two atoms combine by transfer of electrons the opposite charges of the ions attract resulting in a____bond.
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Aug 30, 2019 · Quiz Worksheet Electron Configuration Notation Study Com View notes electron configuration worksheets answer key from phys 4a 60865 at irvine valley college. Electron configuration review worksheet answer key. When all of the electrons in an atom are in the lowest available energy levels the atom is in the.
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Electrons in Atoms Section 2 Quantum Theory and the Atom Chemistry: Matter and Change Science Notebook 62 Skim Accept all reasonable answers. 3. Use y ground state quantum number de Broglie equation Heisenberg uncertainty principle quantum mechanical model of the atom atomic orbital principal quantum number principal energy level energy sublevel
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Start studying Section 5.3 electron configuration. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. ... Hey maximum of two electrons can occupy a single atomic orbital, but only if the electrons have opposite spins ... Valence electron. Electrons in the atoms outermost orbital. Electron - dot structure. Consists ...
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electrons from another atom in the compound is called _____. 17. The energy required to remove one electron from an atom is called its _____. 18. The valence electron configuration for the Group 16 element in Period 3 is _____. 19. One-half the distance between the nuclei of identical atoms that are bonded together is the _____. 20.
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Principal Quantum Number (n) = the energy level of the electron: 1, 2, 3, etc. Within each energy level, the complex math of Schrodinger's equation describes several shapes. These are called atomic orbitals (coined by scientists in 1932) - regions where there is a high probability of finding an electron.
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Aug 24, 2007 · electron configuration of an atom, 8 are used to indicate 107 the number of occupying each sublevel. Correct electron configurations can be obtained by using the .Autbau diagram for the elements up to and including vanadium. 10 and copper are exceptions to the Autbau principle. Chapter 5 Electrons in Atoms
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Thus, neutral aluminum has 13 protons and 13 electrons. Therefore, its electron configuration is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1. We can see that 3 is the outermost shell and that there are 3 electrons found ...
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electronic structure of the atoms. But, some atoms achieve greater stability with electron configurations that do not conform to predicted patterns. Cr – stable when 4s and 3d orbitals and half-filled Cu – stable when 4s half-filled and 3d is completely filled Main group elements/ Representative elements – elements that appear in the s
correct ground-state electron configurations for all elements up to and including Vanadium, atomic number 23. • The electron configurations for certain transition metals, like chromium and copper, do not follow the aufbau diagram due to increased stability of half-filled and filled sets of s and d orbitals. SECTION 5.3 Electron Configuration
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This A3 worksheet/ graphic organiser assists students in recalling information and solidifying their understanding on the first 20 elements of the periodic table. It combines concepts surrounding atoms and elements. The first 20 elements (Hydrogen to Calcium) are included. Students are to list the n...
Section 4.3 Modern Atomic Theory (pages 113–118) This section focuses on the arrangement and behavior of electrons in atoms. Reading Strategy (page 113) Sequencing After you read, complete the description in the flow chart below of how the gain or loss of energy affects electrons in atoms. For
Arrangement of Electrons in Atoms SECTION 3 SHORT ANSWER Answer the following questions in the space provided. 1. State the Pauli exclusion principle, and use it to explain why electrons in the same orbital must have opposite spin states. 2. Explain the conditions under which the following orbital notation for helium is possible: ↑↑ 1s 2s
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Just like electrons around isolated atoms, electrons around atoms in molecules are limited to discrete (quantized) energies. The region of space in which a valence electron in a molecule is likely to be found is called a molecular orbital (Ψ 2). Like an atomic orbital, a molecular orbital is full when it contains two electrons with opposite spin.
The remaining three electrons go into the 3p orbital, so the complete electron configuration of P is 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 3. The diagram below illustrates the Aufbau rules as they are applied to all the elements.
Explain that after the third energy level has 8 electrons, the next electron goes into the fourth level. Calcium Help students fill in the correct number of electrons in the energy levels for calcium. Note: Students may wonder why an energy level can hold only a certain number of electrons. The answer to this is far beyond the scope of our unit:.
Electron Configuration Worksheet 1) What is meant by electron configuration? 2) Why is there a distinct electron arrangement for each atom? 3) Electrons within atoms seek out the highest energy levels (True or False). 4) What does the Aufbau principal state? 5) In which principal energy level do the different sublevels begin to overlap?
Worksheet 11: Bohr's atomic model and electron configuration Topic 3 Set A: Drawing Bohr's atomic model Objective: To test your ability to obtain information from electron configuration, and to draw Bohr's atomic model.Answer: C. 3. An atom located in the third period of the periodic table would have an electron configuration between 1s22s22p63s1and 1s22s22p63s23p6. The highest energy level is 3 as can be seen from the electron configurations. 6.
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Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: College Football Pushes FOX to Top Spot
Primetime Preliminary Fast National Nielsen Data
(includes all DVR playback through 3:00 am)
Here are the highlights of the 10 ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks last night (12/2/17):
FOX (11.577 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.2, #1) surged into the top spot last night with its "CFB on FOX" (11.577 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.2, #1) coverage.
ABC (5.546 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.6, #2) then got bumped to second with its finale to "Saturday Night College Football" (5.546 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.6, #2).
Next up was CBS (3.241 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.6, #3) with repeats of "Kevin Can Wait" (3.486 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.9, #3), "Man with a Plan" (2.838 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.7, #4) and "NCIS: New Orleans" (3.248 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T7) plus a new "48 Hours" (3.313 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T7).
And finally, NBC (2.731 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.5, #4) closed out the night with its lineup of "Will & Grace" (1.894 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 0.3, #10), "Superstore" (2.029 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.4, #9), "Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" (3.281 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T5) and "Saturday Night Live" (2.951 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.6, #T5).
In late-night metered market ratings (via NBC's press release):
· The Dec. 2 telecast of "Saturday Night Live," hosted by Saoirse Ronan and featuring musical guest U2, has averaged a 4.3 rating, 10 share in "live plus same day" household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 1.7/8 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
· It's the #2 telecast of the night on the Big 4 networks in both metered-market households and 18-49 in the local people meters, behind only Fox's high-rated coverage of the Ohio State-Wisconsin Big 10 championship college-football game in both categories.
· "Saturday Night Live" equaled the household rating of its prior two original telecasts (4.3 each on Nov. 11 and 18).
· Among "SNL's" seventh original telecasts of each season, this is the second-highest-rated in five years in metered-market households (since Nov. 10, 2012, 5.0 with host Anne Hathaway and musical guest Rihanna), trailing over that span only last season's Nov. 19, 2016 edition (4.7 with host Kristen Wiig and musical guest The xx).
· The Dec. 2 "SNL" aired live coast to coast (11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. PT) and was replayed at 11:30 in western markets. Note that these numbers under-report last night's "SNL" results because they don't include viewership from the show's 11:30 replays in the Western U.S.
Here are the highlights of the six ad-sustained programs that aired in primetime on the broadcast networks one year ago (12/3/16):
FOX (8.334 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.4, #1) was the top draw on Saturday with its coverage of "CFB on FOX" (8.334 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.4, #1).
ABC (5.323 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.5, #2) then took home the silver with its own "Saturday Night College Football" (5.323 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.5, #2) presentation.
Next up was NBC (3.742 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.6, #3) with its annual telecast of "It's a Wonderful Life" (3.742 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.6, #6).
And finally, repeats of "NCIS: New Orleans" (4.844 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.9, #3) and "Criminal Minds" (3.801 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.7, #5) plus a new "48 Hours" (4.263 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.8, #4) closed out the evening on CBS (4.303 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.8, #4).
· The Dec. 3 telecast of "Saturday Night Live," with host Emma Stone and musical guest Shawn Mendes, scored a 4.4 rating, 11 share in "live plus same day" household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 2.1/10 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
· The 4.4 is up +7% versus "Saturday Night Live's" rating on the same night last year in metered-market households (4.4 vs. 4.1 on Dec. 5, 2015) and the 2.1 in 18-49 in the LPMs is up +5% (2.1 vs. 2.0).
· The 4.4 rating in households and 2.1 in 18-49 in the metered markets top the last eight "Saturday Night Live" originals from last season, excluding the April 23 Prince tribute.
· National ratings, including viewer totals, for last night's "Saturday Night Live" are due from Nielsen on Tuesday.
· Note that "SNL" adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with originals so far this season growing by +60% in 18-49 and +3.527 million persons or +45% in total viewers nationally going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures. In L+SD, "SNL" this season has averaged a 2.34 rating in 18-49 nationally and 7.837 million viewers overall, and in L+7, "SNL" has grown to a 3.74 in 18-49 and 11.364 million viewers.
· Versus the same point last season, "SNL" originals are up +35% in 18-49 nationally (3.74 vs. 2.78) and +2.788 million persons or +33% in total viewers (11.364 million vs. 8.576 million).
· The average 11.364 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show's most-watched season at this point in 24 years (versus prior seasons' original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 1992 (11.949 million for that season's first seven originals).
· The 3.74 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally average is the show's best performances in the demo at this point since 2008 (4.51 for that season's first nine originals).
Source: Nielsen Media Research
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