To show the electron configuration for an atom, when would it be better to use an orbital notation than to use a written configuration with numbers, letters, and superscripts?

when the aim is to show orbital shapes in subshells
when the aim is to show electron distributions in shells

This is a characteristic of the elements in the periodic table that shows a pattern. it may increase or decrease across or down the table.

Astudent states that 9.0 g of baking soda will form an unsaturated solution in 100 g of water. what do you need to know to decide whether this statement is correct? a. the temperature of the water and the molar mass of baking soda b. the percent by volume of the solution and the solubility of baking soda c. the temperature of the water and the solubility of baking soda at that temperature

Anitrogen atom and an oxygen atom combine chemically to form nitric oxide. what is nitric oxide?