Electron Configuration Quiz: O2- and Na+ Ions
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Electron Configuration Quiz: O2- and Na+ Ions

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What is the defining characteristic of a d-block element?

  • Outermost electron in an f-orbital
  • Outermost electron in a d-orbital (correct)
  • Outermost electron in a p-orbital
  • Outermost electron in an s-orbital

    • Which of the following elements is NOT classified as a transition metal?

  • Scandium
  • Copper
  • Titanium
  • Zinc (correct)

    • In the electron configuration of Zinc (Zn), how are the d-orbitals filled?

  • Partially filled for the atom but completely filled for the ion
  • Completely filled for both the atom and the ion (correct)
  • Completely filled for the atom but partially filled for the ion
  • Partially filled for both the atom and the ion

    • What is the general order followed when writing electron configurations for transition metals?

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

    In which sublevel are the electrons placed singularly before being paired?

    <p>d-sublevel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element violates the usual rule of having one unpaired electron in the 4s orbital?

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

    When considering electron spins, what must be true for electrons in the same orbital?

    <p>They must have opposite spins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements shows a different electron configuration in its ion form compared to its neutral atom form?

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

    Which element has a half-filled 3d subshell in its electron configuration?

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

    What is the electron configuration of Copper (Cu)?

    <p>[Ar] 4s1 3d10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do covalent bonds form?

    <p>When orbitals overlap with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is formed when p-orbitals overlap "side-to-side"?

    <p>Pi (π) bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In electron configurations, what does [Ne] represent?

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

    What is the electron configuration of Cobalt (Co2+)?

    <p>[Ar] 4s2 3d7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element violates the usual rule by having a different electron configuration in its ion form compared to its neutral atom form?

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

    What is the electron configuration of Fe3+?

    <p>[Ar] 3d5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element has the electron configuration [Kr]5s24d105p5?

    <p>Bromine (Br)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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