Atomic Structure and Quantum Numbers Quiz

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What is the major determinant of an electron's energy and its distance from the nucleus?

  • Angular momentum quantum number
  • Principal quantum number (correct)
  • Electron address
  • Orbital designation

Which quantum number defines the shape of the orbital occupied by an electron?

  • Principal quantum number
  • Angular momentum quantum number (correct)
  • Electron address
  • Orbital designation

Which letters correspond to the orbital shapes with l values of 0, 1, 2, and 3 respectively?

  • p, s, f, d
  • s, p, d, f (correct)
  • s, d, f, p
  • s, p, f, d

If the principal quantum number is 3, how many possible values can the angular momentum quantum number have?

<p>2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which quantum number gives an idea of approximately where the electron is located relative to the nucleus?

<p>Principal quantum number (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the s orbitals described in terms of shape?

<p>Spherical (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many p orbitals are there for n = 3?

<p>None (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of values for the magnetic quantum number, m?

<p>-1,..., -2, -1, 0, +1, +2,...., +1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which quantum number defines the spatial orientation of an orbital?

<p>Magnetic quantum number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many d orbitals exist for n = 5?

<p>5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the spin quantum number?

<p>Determines the electron's magnetic moment orientation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are orbitals with different magnetic quantum numbers distinguished?

<p>With subscripts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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