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Compare the shape and orientation of the three atomic orbitals in the p subshell.  

same shape, same orientation

same, shape, different orientation

different shape, same orientation

different, shape, different orientation

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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 energy level

atomic orbital

quantum shell

quantum subshell

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The d subshell can hold up to electrons in atomic orbitals. 

10
5

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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

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2

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 4p3 3d3

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p6

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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 .

quantum
energy

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Which subshells make up the second electron shell?

(Select all that apply).

d subshell

p subshell

f subshell

s 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?

2

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What is the shape of an s orbital?

four-leaf clover

spherical

dumb-bell

dounut

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orbitals are dumbbell-shaped.

p

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What is orbital hybridisation?

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What type of hybridised orbital is made up of two p orbitals and one s orbital?

s2p

sp3

sp2

sp

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What is the correct electronic configuration a copper(II) ion, Cu2+?

[Ar]3d9

[Ar]4s23d7

[Ar]4s13d8

[Ar]4s13d10

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Select the correct electronic configuration of an atom of aluminium.

[Ne]

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s3

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1

1s2 2s2 2p6

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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?

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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

2
3

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An is a region around the nucleus where there is a high probability of finding an .

orbital
electron

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