Chemistry Chapter on Electron Configuration
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How many electrons can the 2s orbital hold?

  • 6
  • 4
  • 8
  • 2 (correct)

    • What is the total electron capacity of the third shell?

  • 18 (correct)
  • 8
  • 32
  • 10

    • Which subshell filling order principle is generally followed?

  • Heisenberg uncertainty principle
  • Pauli exclusion principle
  • Hund's rule
  • Aufbau principle (correct)

    • How many types of orbitals are found in the fourth shell?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the types of subshells in an atom?

    <p>Quantum numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quantum number describes the type of orbital?

    <p>Azimuthal quantum number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following shells has a capacity of 32 electrons?

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

    What is the total number of electrons that can be held in the 2p orbitals?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is a noble gas?

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

    Which of these elements is classified as a metalloid?

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

    Which element has the highest atomic number in the provided list?

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

    Which of the following elements is not a transition metal?

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

    What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?

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

    What type of bond do elements like Sodium and Chlorine typically form?

    <p>Ionic bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these elements has the lowest atomic mass?

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

    Which element is most commonly associated with respiration in living organisms?

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

    Which of the following elements is a halogen?

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

    Which element would be found in Group 2 of the periodic table?

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

    What is the primary characteristic of lanthanides and actinides?

    <p>Radioactive elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metal is typically used in electrical wiring due to its excellent conductivity?

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

    Which element has a higher electronegativity, Chlorine or Fluorine?

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

    Which of the following elements is a poor conductor of electricity?

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

    What is the electron configuration of chromium?

    <p>[Ar] 3d^5^ 4s^1^</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which element does the 4s subshell become higher in energy than the 3d subshell?

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

    How many electrons are in the 3d subshell of zinc?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the 3d orbitals from gallium onwards?

    <p>They no longer participate in chemistry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes the d-block elements?

    <p>They are all metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the anomalies observed in electron configurations of certain elements?

    <p>They do not significantly impact chemical behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the configuration of copper?

    <p>[Ar] 3d^10^ 4s^1^</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements fills the 4p orbitals after gallium?

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

    What are transition elements primarily characterized by?

    <p>The filling of d orbitals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many elements fill the 4d orbitals?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle explains the energy competition between the 4s and 3d subshells?

    <p>Madelung rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements represents a violation of the ideal electron configuration?

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

    Why is the periodic table said to ignore certain electron configuration anomalies?

    <p>They do not represent real chemical behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two orbitals are filled before the transition metals in the fourth period?

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

    Why is helium typically placed in the column of neon and argon?

    <p>To emphasize that its outer shell is full.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many elements fill the 2s and 2p orbitals combined?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What energy level do potassium and calcium fill first?

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

    How is the periodic table organized in terms of outer-shell electrons?

    <p>By filling order of subshells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is shown by the colors in the periodic table fragment mentioned?

    <p>The blocks corresponding to electron orbitals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two elements fill the 2s subshell?

    <p>Be and Mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is acknowledged as the exception with two valence electrons?

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

    What happens when a new shell starts filling in the periodic table?

    <p>A new row begins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many elements are associated with the filling of outer-shell electrons in a typical period?

    <p>Up to 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is there debate about the placement of helium in the periodic table?

    <p>Its valence configuration resembles beryllium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two elements are represented by the symbols K and Ca?

    <p>Kalium and Calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many valence electrons does helium have?

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

    Which block do elements filling 4s belong to?

    <p>s-block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does calcium complete the 4s subshell?

    <p>After potassium adds an electron.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electron configuration correctly represents helium?

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

    What is the electron configuration for lithium?

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

    Which of the following statements about core shells is correct?

    <p>The 1s subshell becomes a core shell from lithium onward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct electron configuration for nitrogen?

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

    In the periodic table, which element follows beryllium?

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

    How many electrons are in the 2p subshell for carbon?

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

    At which atomic number does the first 2s orbital become occupied?

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

    Which periodic trend is evident from the filling of the d-orbitals?

    <p>The order of filling orbitals can shift based on atomic charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Presentation Forms of the Periodic Table

    • The periodic table can be presented in two main forms: the long form with 32 columns and the medium-long form with 18 columns.
    • The long form includes the f-block elements within the main body, providing a complete sequence of all elements.
    • The medium-long form removes the f-block from the main body for space efficiency, positioning it below the main body.
    • The choice of presentation does not alter the scientific significance or classification of the elements but is purely an editorial decision.

    Advantages and Disadvantages

    • The 32-column format allows for a more accurate sequence of elements, showcasing their relationships.
    • Conversely, it requires more space, making it less practical for certain applications.
    • The 18-column format is more compact, reducing space without losing vital information about elemental relationships.

    Element Grouping

    • The representation of the periodic table highlights the periodic trends and characteristics of elements based on their grouping.
    • Both forms maintain the essential structure of the periodic table, emphasizing the organization of chemical elements based on their atomic number and properties.### Electron Shells and Orbitals
    • The 1s orbital in the first shell can hold up to 2 electrons.
    • The 2nd shell contains:
      • One 2s orbital (max 2 electrons).
      • Three 2p orbitals (max 6 electrons), leading to a total capacity of 8 electrons.
    • The 3rd shell includes:
      • One 3s orbital (max 2 electrons).
      • Three 3p orbitals (max 6 electrons).
      • Five 3d orbitals (max 10 electrons), resulting in a total capacity of 18 electrons.
    • The 4th shell comprises:
      • One 4s orbital (max 2 electrons).
      • Three 4p orbitals (max 6 electrons).
      • Five 4d orbitals (max 10 electrons).
      • Seven 4f orbitals (max 14 electrons), culminating in a total capacity of 32 electrons.

    Quantum Numbers

    • Four quantum numbers characterize an orbital:
      • Principal quantum number (n): Indicates the shell.
      • Azimuthal quantum number (ℓ): Denotes the orbital type.
      • Magnetic quantum number (mℓ): Relates to the orientation of the orbital.
      • Spin magnetic quantum number (ms): Represents the spin state of the electron.

    Order of Subshell Filling

    • The Aufbau principle dictates the order of subshell filling, commonly known as the Madelung rule.
    • Subshell filling may vary slightly based on atomic number and charge due to overlaps, especially with d-orbitals.

    Building the Periodic Table

    • Hydrogen has one electron in the 1s orbital (configuration: 1s²).
    • Helium adds a second electron to 1s, completing the first shell (configuration: 1s²).
    • Starting with lithium, the third electron occupies a 2s orbital (configuration: 1s² 2s¹), with 1s now being a core shell.
    • Beryllium completes the 2s orbital (configuration: 1s² 2s²).
    • Subsequent elements fill the 2p orbitals:
      • Boron: 1s² 2s² 2p¹
      • Carbon: 1s² 2s² 2p²
      • Nitrogen: 1s² 2s² 2p³

    Element Grouping and Periodicity

    • Helium is grouped with noble gases despite having two valence electrons, similar to beryllium and magnesium, emphasizing its full outer shell.
    • The periodic table features eight columns for outer-shell electrons, with new periods starting when a new shell begins filling.

    Energy of Orbitals

    • For potassium and calcium, the 4s subshell fills before 3d, as it is the lowest in energy:
      • Potassium: [Ar] 4s¹
      • Calcium: [Ar] 4s²### Electron Configuration and Energy Levels
    • Starting from scandium ([Ar] 3d¹ 4s²), both the 3d and 4s subshells are of similar energy and compete for electron filling.
    • 3d and 4s subshells do not fill in a strict sequence; anomalies occur due to energy level shifts.
    • At chromium, the configuration is [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹ instead of [Ar] 3d⁴ 4s², because 4s becomes higher in energy due to electron repulsion.
    • Copper displays a similar anomaly with a configuration of [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹ instead of the anticipated [Ar] 3d⁹ 4s².
    • Such configurations are noted violations of the Madelung rule, but lack significant chemical impact due to proximity of energy levels in real-world chemistry.

    Transition and Main-Group Elements

    • Zinc has a complete 3d subshell configuration of [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s², marking it as a stable electron configuration.
    • Filling of the 4p orbitals follows, beginning from gallium ([Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p¹) through to krypton ([Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶).
    • From gallium forward, the 3d orbitals cease to participate in chemical reactions and form part of the electronic core.
    • S- and p-block elements, which fill outer shells, are termed main-group elements. D-block elements (transition metals) fill inner shells.

    Filling of Higher Energy Levels

    • The subsequent eighteen elements start filling the 5s orbitals, beginning with rubidium and strontium.
    • Continuation includes the filling of 4d orbitals with elements from yttrium through cadmium, including some anomalies in electron configuration.
    • Following this, the 5p orbitals fill from indium to xenon.
    • From indium onward, 4d orbitals become part of the core electrons, similar to the previous rows in the periodic table structure.

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