IUPAC Names for Elements Above Atomic Number 100
Test your knowledge on the IUPAC names of elements with atomic numbers above 100. Match the correct names with the corresponding atomic numbers like Unnilunium for 101, Unnilbium for 102, and so forth.
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IUPAC Names for Elements Above Atomic Number 100
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- Question 1
- To pay tribute to a notable scientist
- To reflect the country where the element was discovered
- To indicate the valence shell configuration
- To provide a unique identifier based on atomic number
- Question 2
- Element with atomic number 118
- Element with atomic number 116
- Element with atomic number 119
- Element with atomic number 120
- Question 3
- The total number of electrons in an atom
- The number of orbitals in the atom
- The number of proton-electron pairs in an atom
- The main energy level or shell
- Question 4
- In a decreasing order of energy levels
- Randomly across all orbitals
- Based on the atomic mass of the element
- Following specific rules based on subshells
- Question 5
- The quantum numbers of the last orbital filled
- The atomic mass of the element
- Its atomic weight
- The number of valence electrons
- Question 6
- The number of isotopes an element has
- The number of electrons present in the last orbital of an element
- The total number of subshells in an element
- The value of n for the outermost shell of elements in that row
- Question 7
- To claim credit for discovering the elements
- To impress their competitors
- To ensure reliable data collection and avoid false claims
- To save costs on equipment and laboratory resources
- Question 8
- To provide a temporary name based on the atomic number
- To make it harder for scientists to name new elements
- To discourage scientists from researching new elements
- To allow scientists to name elements creatively
- Question 9
- Due to the competitive spirit in laboratories
- To confuse the public about element discoveries
- Due to lack of interest from other countries
- Because there was no system for naming new elements
- Question 10
- Kurchatovium
- Americium
- Berkelium
- Rutherfordium
- Question 11
- It increases the cost of synthesizing new elements
- It confuses scientists about the new element's properties
- It helps in avoiding false claims of element discovery
- It speeds up the process of element synthesis
- Question 12
- To name new elements after famous scientists
- To derive names from the atomic mass of the element
- To name elements after countries where they are discovered
- To use numerical roots for 0 and numbers 1-9 based on atomic number
- Question 13
- Ununseptium
- Ununoctium
- Unnilquadium
- Unnilseptiun
- Question 14
- Alphabetically
- In increasing order
- Randomly
- In decreasing order
- Question 15
- No
- Nh
- Db
- Fl
- Question 16
- By a random selection process
- Through a decision by the United Nations
- Through a vote of IUPAC representatives from each country
- By a vote among chemistry professors
- Question 17
- Unnilseptiun
- Ununoctium
- Ununtrium
- Ununseptium
- Question 18
- $110 + 10$
- $5(7 + 3)$
- $99 + 7$
- $101 + 106$
List of Flashcards18 flashcards
- Card 1HintThink of a global standard for element identification.Memory TipIUPAC names: Unique ID for each element.
- Card 2HintConsider the atomic number the symbol represents.Memory Tip'Ubn' = element 120.
- Card 3HintThink of 'n' as the address for the electron's floor in the atom.Memory Tip'n' = energy level.
- Card 4HintFollows Aufbau principle and Hund's rule.Memory TipElectrons fill orbitals precisely
- Card 5HintThe table reflects electron configuration endings.Memory TipLocation reflects electron configuration.
- Card 6HintRow number = principal quantum number.Memory TipPeriod number = n (outermost shell).
- Card 7HintThink of maintaining scientific credibility.Memory TipHigh tech = reliable results.
- Card 8HintThink about what facilitates communication during discovery.Memory TipTemp names avoid rush to claim names.
- Card 9HintThink of the cold war.Memory TipSoviet vs US labs.
- Card 10HintThink American scientistMemory TipElement 104 is Rutherfordium
- Card 11HintThink of a common language preventing naming disputes.Memory TipPrevents naming disputes.
- Card 12HintThink of how IUPAC is standardizing the naming process.Memory TipRoots from atomic numbers.
- Card 13HintDeconstruct the name; 'sept' refers to seven.Memory TipUn-un-sept-ium.
- Card 14HintReflects how atomic numbers progress.Memory TipLow to high
- Card 15HintThink of No...Memory TipNo = Nobelium.
- Card 16HintGoverned by consensus.Memory TipRepresentatives vote.
- Card 17Hint'Hex' refers to six, how to represent eleven?Memory TipUn-un-hex-ium = 116.
- Card 18HintThink of breaking down the numbers.Memory Tip101 + 106