10 Questions
What is the relative charge of a neutron?
0
How many electrons can a shell with principal quantum number (n) of 3 hold?
18
Which subatomic particle contributes to the mass of an atom?
Neutron
In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of __________.
Protons
What is the calculation for determining the maximum number of electrons a shell can hold?
$2n^2$
Which particle has a positive charge?
+1
What is the relative mass of an electron compared to a proton?
$1/1840$
How many electrons can fill the second electron shell?
8
What information does the mass number provide for an atom?
Sum of protons and neutrons
Which subatomic particle is responsible for determining the chemical properties of an element?
Electron
Test your knowledge on the rules governing electron configurations and the exceptions that arise when electron spins are unpaired, leading to atom instability. Understand the concepts of lowest energy orbital filling, same spin occupation, and the limitation of 2 electrons per orbital.
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