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What is the composition of the nucleus of an atom?

  • Electrons and protons
  • Protons and neutrons (correct)
  • Only protons
  • Neutrons and electrons

    • What charge do neutrons carry?

  • Negative charge
  • Equal charge to protons
  • No net charge (correct)
  • Positive charge

    • What can be said about the number of protons and electrons in a neutral atom?

  • There are more electrons than protons
  • They can vary independently
  • The number is usually equal (correct)
  • There are fewer electrons than protons

    • What is the charge of protons compared to electrons?

    <p>Protons have a positive charge equal to the negative charge of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surrounds the positively charged nucleus of an atom?

    <p>Negatively charged electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the specific volumes of space that electrons occupy within the electron cloud?

    <p>Orbitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as surrounding the central nucleus in an atom?

    <p>Electron cloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the nature of electrons in the electron cloud?

    <p>Electrons may be located anywhere in the cloud at various times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the central part of an atom?

    <p>Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the orbitals within the electron cloud represent?

    <p>Volumes of space for electron probability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of orbitals can electrons occupy?

    <p>s, p, d, and f</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the energy of an atom?

    <p>The energy of its electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct arrangement of orbitals in Shell 2?

    <p>2s, 2p, 2p, 2p</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many types of subshells are mentioned?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subshell is at the highest energy in Shell 3?

    <p>3d</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about electron energy is true?

    <p>Energy of an electron depends on the orbital that it occupies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which orbital is found in Shell 1?

    <p>1s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following combinations correctly describes Shell 3?

    <p>3s, 3p, 3p, 3p, 3d, 3d, 3d, 3d, 3d</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of increasing energy for shells?

    <p>Shell 1, Shell 2, Shell 3, Shell 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subshell exists in Shell 2?

    <p>2p</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy a single orbital?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which shell does a 3p electron occupy a subshell orbital?

    <p>Shell 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order in which electrons fill atomic orbitals?

    <p>1s → 2s → 2p → 3s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following orbital sequences is incorrect according to the building-up principle?

    <p>2s → 2p → 3d → 4s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many arrows represent electrons in the s column of Shell 1?

    <p>One pointing up and one pointing down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option lists orbitals filled before the 3d orbital?

    <p>3s, 4s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the provided information, how are electrons represented?

    <p>With half arrows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what order do the orbitals increase in energy from the given options?

    <p>1s &lt; 2s &lt; 2p &lt; 3s &lt; 3p &lt; 3d &lt; 4s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the d orbital in Shell 3 is correct?

    <p>It contains six lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest energy level orbital among the following options?

    <p>4p</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electronic configuration of calcium?

    <p>1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subshells are occupied by electrons in the third shell of an atom?

    <p>3s, 3p, and 3d</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle explains the distribution of electrons in the orbitals of an atom?

    <p>Aufbau Principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the notation '2p6' signify in an electronic configuration?

    <p>Six electrons in the p orbital of the second shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many total electrons does calcium have in its electronic configuration?

    <p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hund's rule state about the filling of orbitals in a subshell?

    <p>Electrons will occupy empty orbitals before pairing up in any orbital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an orbital in a subshell not filled completely according to Hund's rule?

    <p>There are still empty orbitals available in the same subshell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the orbital filling demonstration for the 2p subshell, which configuration represents complete filling according to Hund's rule?

    <p>↑ ↑ ↑</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many electrons can be present in the 2s orbital after it has fully filled?

    <p>2 electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best illustrates the process of filling orbitals in a subshell according to Hund's rule?

    <p>All orbitals must be occupied by at least one electron before pairing occurs in any orbital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the outermost shell of an atom?

    <p>Valence shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the electrons that occupy the valence shell?

    <p>Valence electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the reactivity of an atom primarily depend?

    <p>Interaction of valence electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shell is the highest occupied shell for an atom like oxygen?

    <p>Shell 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during a chemical reaction between atoms?

    <p>Valence electrons move between atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the redistribution of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

    <p>To achieve full valence shells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the octet rule, how many electrons should an atom aim to have in its valence shell?

    <p>Eight electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the provided oxygen shell diagrams, which shell contains the highest number of electrons?

    <p>Shell 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the valence electrons in the completed diagram of oxygen?

    <p>There are no vacancies in Shell 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which orbitals are only considered for determining valence shells according to the octet rule?

    <p>s and p orbitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Atomic Composition

    • Atoms consist of a positively charged nucleus and negatively charged electrons.
    • The nucleus contains protons (positive charge) and neutrons (no charge), balancing the atom's overall charge.
    • Neutral atoms typically have an equal number of protons and electrons.

    Atomic Structure

    • Electrons exist in an electron cloud around the nucleus, occupying specific regions called orbitals.
    • Orbitals define the probable locations of electrons within the atom.

    Atomic Orbitals

    • There are four types of orbitals: s, p, d, and f.
    • Orbitals are organized into shells, which further divide into subshells indicating energy levels:
      • Shell 1: 1s
      • Shell 2: 2s, 2p
      • Shell 3: 3s, 3p, 3d
      • Shell 4: 4s, 4p, 4d

    Energy of Atoms

    • The energy of an atom corresponds to the energy of its electrons.
    • Electron energy is influenced by the orbital occupied.

    Electron Filling of Atomic Orbitals

    • Pauli Exclusion Principle: Each orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons.
    • Building-up Principle: Electrons fill orbitals in increasing energy levels, following the order 1s → 2s → 2p → 3s.
    • Hund's Rule: Each orbital in a subshell receives one electron before any orbital is filled completely.

    Electronic Configuration

    • The electronic configuration describes the distribution of an atom's electrons in its orbitals.
    • Example: Calcium (atomic number 20) has the configuration 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s².

    Valence Shells and Electrons

    • The valence shell is the outermost shell of an atom, containing valence electrons that are involved in chemical reactions.
    • The reactivity of an atom is determined by its valence electrons and how readily they interact with others.

    Chemical Bonds

    • Chemical bonds are created through the redistribution of valence electrons.
    • Octet Rule: Atoms tend to acquire a full valence shell of eight electrons, primarily considering s and p orbitals.

    Example: Oxygen's Electronic Configuration

    • In its ground state:
      • Shell 1: 1s has 2 electrons.
      • Shell 2: 2s has 2 electrons; 2p has 6 electrons.
    • When forming bonds, oxygen seeks to complete its valence shell, which influences its participation in chemical reactions.

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    Test your knowledge on the structure of atoms with this quiz. Discover the roles of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and understand how their charges contribute to the overall atomic structure. Perfect for students learning about chemistry and atomic theory!

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