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This quiz contains 18 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
What is the name given to a region of space around the nucleus of an atom that can occupy up to two electrons with opposite spins?
quantum shell
atomic orbital
quantum subshell
quantum energy level
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The d subshell can hold up to electrons in atomic orbitals.
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In a neutral atom, which subshell is higher in energy - the 3d subshell or the 4s subshell?
3d
4s
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Select the correct electronic configuration of an atom of calcium.
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d2
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What is the correct electronic configuration of the bromide ion, Br- ?
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p3
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p6
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p3 3d3
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Complete the diagram to show how the electrons are arranged in an atom of beryllium.
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The larger the principal number of a shell, the greater its .
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Which subshells make up the second electron shell?
(Select all that apply).
s subshell
d subshell
p subshell
f subshell
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How many electrons can the p subshell hold?
2
6
8
10
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How many atomic orbitals does the s subshell contain?
1
2
3
4
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How many electrons can each atomic orbital hold?
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What is the correct electronic configuration a copper(II) ion, Cu2+?
[Ar]4s23d7
[Ar]4s13d10
[Ar]3d9
[Ar]4s13d8
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Select the correct electronic configuration of an atom of aluminium.
1s2 2s2 2p6
[Ne]
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s3
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Complete the diagram to show how the electrons are arranged in an atom of nitrogen.
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How many electrons does the sulfide ion, S3-, have in its 3p subshell?
0
3
4
6
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Select ALL of the true statements about the order of filling and order of emptying of the 3d and 4s subshells.
3d fills before 4s
3d fills after 4s
3d empties before 4s
3d empties after 4s
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Complete the shorthand electronic configuration for an atom of vanadium.
[Ar]3d 4s
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An is a region around the nucleus where there is a high probability of finding an .
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