Grade 9 Science: Electron Configuration
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What is the primary definition of an orbital in the context of electron configuration?

  • A region of space where there is a probability of finding electrons (correct)
  • A specific energy level where electrons are forbidden
  • A distinct path followed by electrons
  • A particle that spins around the nucleus

Which of the following correctly describes the electron configuration notation?

  • It is a symbolic representation of electron orbits
  • It includes the energy level, orbital type, and number of electrons (correct)
  • It only indicates the total number of electrons
  • It represents the mass of the electrons in orbital

According to the Aufbau principle, how are electrons filled into orbitals?

  • In pairs within each subshell only
  • From higher energy to lower energy orbitals
  • From lower energy to higher energy orbitals (correct)
  • Randomly across all orbitals

Which orbital types are mentioned in electron configuration?

<p>s, p, d, f (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the sublevel notation '1s^2' indicate?

<p>The first energy level with two electrons in the s orbital (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of nodes in relation to orbitals?

<p>They separate different energy levels where electrons are forbidden (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the probable locations of electrons described in the quantum mechanical model?

<p>Using mathematical equations and probabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can be drawn about the energies of orbitals?

<p>Different orbitals correspond to different energy levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following electron configurations is incorrect?

<p>1s1 2s3 2p6 3s2 (C), 1s2 2s2 2p1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary principle behind the Quantum Mechanical Model of the atom?

<p>Electrons exist in quantized energy levels defined by orbitals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct abbreviated electron configuration for an atom with 30 electrons?

<p>[Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which orbital contains the highest energy electrons for the element copper (Cu)?

<p>3d orbital (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which of the following ions is the electron configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 actually correct?

<p>Mg2+ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subshells are included in the electron configuration of an element with the atomic number 18?

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

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the f orbital in a single shell?

<p>14 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following configurations represents an incorrect distribution of electrons?

<p>1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the 4d subshell?

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Which of the following correctly describes the Aufbau principle?

<p>Electrons are assigned to subshells in increasing order of energy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which configuration correctly represents the electron arrangement for Sodium (Na)?

<p>1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many total electrons can be accommodated at the second energy level?

<p>8 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subshell can hold the least number of electrons?

<p>s subshell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following subshells has the highest capacity for electrons?

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

What is the configuration of the third energy level up to the 3p subshell?

<p>3s2 3p6 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the capacity of the 2p subshell?

<p>Can hold a maximum of 6 electrons. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Orbital

A region of space around an atom's nucleus where there is a high probability of finding an electron.

Electron Configuration

The specific arrangement of electrons in the different energy levels and subshells of an atom.

What is the Aufbau Principle?

The Aufbau principle states that electrons fill orbitals starting from the lowest energy level and moving to higher ones. Electrons fill orbitals in order of increasing energy.

What are energy levels?

Energy levels are the different regions around the nucleus where electrons reside. Higher energy levels are further from the nucleus.

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What are subshells?

Subshells are specific regions within an energy level that have different shapes and slightly different energies.

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What letters denote subshells?

The letters s, p, d, and f represent the different types of subshells, each with a unique shape and number of orbitals.

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What does 1s2 mean in electron configuration notation?

1s2 means that there are two electrons in the 1s subshell (the lowest energy level).

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What is the difference between long hand and abbreviated electron configuration?

The long hand notation lists all orbitals and electron counts, while the abbreviated notation uses the previous noble gas configuration as a starting point.

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Subshell

A group of atomic orbitals with the same energy level but slightly different shapes and orientations, designated by letters 's', 'p', 'd', and 'f'.

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Electron Capacity of Subshells

Each subshell has a maximum capacity of electrons that it can hold. 's' holds up to 2, 'p' up to 6, 'd' up to 10, and 'f' up to 14 electrons.

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Aufbau Principle

States that electrons fill orbitals in increasing order of energy. In other words, the lowest energy levels are filled first, then higher levels.

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Energy Level

A region around the nucleus where electrons with similar energies can be found. Each level is represented by a whole number (1, 2, 3, etc.).

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Maximum Number of Electrons in an Energy Level

The maximum number of electrons an energy level can hold is calculated using 2n², where 'n' is the energy level number.

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Sodium (Na) Electron Configuration

The arrangement of electrons in a sodium atom is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹.

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Long Hand Configuration

A way to write out the electron configuration of an atom by explicitly listing the subshells and their occupied electrons.

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s, p, d, and f orbitals

Types of orbitals that hold electrons, each with a specific shape and energy level.

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Orbital Filling Rules

Rules governing the order in which orbitals are filled with electrons, ensuring stability and minimum energy.

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What is the 'long hand' configuration?

A method of writing the electron configuration of an element, listing each orbital and its number of electrons, in order of increasing energy levels.

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What is the 'abbreviated' configuration?

A simplified method of writing the electron configuration, using the last filled noble gas symbol as a shortcut.

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What are noble gas abbreviations?

Using the symbol of a noble gas to represent the filled electron configuration of their preceding element.

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How do ions impact electron configuration?

Ions gain or lose electrons, affecting their electron configuration, which changes based on the charge gained or lost.

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What is the basis of the Quantum Mechanical Model?

Understanding the atom based on electron probability and energy level, discarding the idea of definite paths and instead focusing on locations where electrons are most likely to be found.

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Study Notes

Grade 9 Science: Electron Configuration

  • Electron configuration displays the specific arrangement of electrons within an atom's orbitals.
  • An orbital is a space where there's a probability of finding an electron.
  • Electron configuration notation comprises three key pieces of information:
    • The energy level (shell number, e.g., 1, 2, 3...).
    • The orbital type (subshell, e.g., s, p, d, f).
    • The number of electrons in the subshell (superscript, e.g., 2, 6, 10, 14).
  • Subshells have maximum electron capacities:
    • s subshells hold a maximum of 2 electrons.
    • p subshells hold a maximum of 6 electrons.
    • d subshells hold a maximum of 10 electrons.
    • f subshells hold a maximum of 14 electrons.
  • The Aufbau principle dictates electron filling in atoms: electrons fill the lowest energy levels first, then higher levels.
  • The Quantum Mechanical Model describes electrons as existing within orbitals, not specific paths. Electrons have quantized energy levels.

Quantum Mechanical Model

  • Electrons are not in fixed orbits, but in orbitals.
  • Orbitals are regions of space where electrons are most likely to be found.
  • The shapes/types of orbitals vary: s, p, d, and f.
  • Orbitals are separated by nodes where electron probability is zero.
  • Electron behavior is described mathematically.

Electron Configuration Methods

  • Method 1 (Long Hand):
    • Determine the atomic number (number of electrons).
    • Follow the order of increasing energy levels and subshells (e.g., 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s...).
    • Distribute electrons appropriately, filling lowest levels first.
  • Method 2 (Noble Gas Configuration):
    • Identify the noble gas preceding the element.
    • Use the noble gas symbol in brackets as a shorthand for the core electrons.
    • Write the remaining electron configuration.

Examples and Further Study

  • Specific examples are provided in the presented images (sodium, various electron configurations, ions, and so on).
  • Review the details of the examples provided to understand electron configurations for different atomic numbers.
  • Further study involves understanding what makes certain electron configurations invalid or impossible.
  • Study the Aufbau principle’s role in electron distribution.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of electron configuration, which explores the arrangement of electrons in an atom's orbitals. You will learn about energy levels, orbital types, and the maximum capacities of subshells in relation to the Aufbau principle and the Quantum Mechanical Model.

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