General Chemistry 1 Quarter 2: Module 1-3 Quiz
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What does the principal quantum number, n, indicate?

  • The energy of the electron
  • The number of electrons in the atom
  • The size of the orbital (correct)
  • The magnetic property of the atom

    • Which quantum number specifies the main energy levels or shells in an atom?

  • Magnetic Quantum Number (mℓ)
  • Spin Quantum Number (ms)
  • Principal Quantum Number (n) (correct)
  • Azimuthal Quantum Number (ℓ)

    • What is the range of possible values for the azimuthal quantum number, ℓ?

  • +1/2, -1/2
  • 1, 2, 3, 4, ...
  • 0, 1, 2, 3, ... , (n-1) (correct)
  • -ℓ to +ℓ

    • Which quantum number specifies the characteristic energy of orbitals and their electrons?

    <p>Principal Quantum Number (n)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the magnetic quantum number, mℓ, determine?

    <p>The shape of the orbital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the spin quantum number, ms?

    <p>It represents the spin of the electron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a 4d subshell?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many orbitals are associated with the principal quantum number n = 3?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy an f subshell?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quantum number indicates the shape of orbital sublevels?

    <p>$ℓ$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of $ℓ$ for p orbitals?

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

    Which quantum number splits the subshells into individual orbitals?

    <p>$m_{ℓ}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the possible values for $m_{ℓ}$ when $ℓ=3$?

    <p>-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spin quantum number, $m_{s}$, can have values of:

    <p>$+1/2$ and $-1/2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of orbitals for a shell with principal quantum number n=4?

    <p>$32$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the magnetic state of an atom with one or more unpaired electrons?

    <p><em>Paramagnetism</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Quantum Numbers

    • The principal quantum number, n, indicates the main energy levels or shells in an atom.
    • The range of possible values for the azimuthal quantum number, ℓ, is 0 to n-1.
    • The azimuthal quantum number, ℓ, specifies the characteristic energy of orbitals and their electrons.
    • The magnetic quantum number, mℓ, determines the orientation of orbitals in space.
    • The spin quantum number, ms, determines the intrinsic spin of an electron, with possible values of +1/2 or -1/2.
    • The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a 4d subshell is 10.

    Orbital Characteristics

    • A shell with principal quantum number n has a total of n^2 orbitals.
    • The maximum number of electrons that can occupy an f subshell is 14.
    • The azimuthal quantum number, ℓ, indicates the shape of orbital sublevels.
    • ℓ has a value of 1 for p orbitals and 3 for f orbitals.
    • The magnetic quantum number, mℓ, splits the subshells into individual orbitals.
    • Possible values for mℓ when ℓ=3 are -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, and 3.

    Electron Configuration

    • The total number of orbitals for a shell with principal quantum number n=4 is 16.
    • A shell with principal quantum number n can accommodate a maximum of 2n^2 electrons.

    Magnetism

    • The term that refers to the magnetic state of an atom with one or more unpaired electrons is paramagnetism.

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    Test your knowledge of the electronic structure of atoms with this quiz covering the essential learning competencies related to quantum numbers, magnetic properties, and orbital diagrams. Explore the theory of quantum mechanics and its application in describing electrons in atoms.

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