18 Questions
Which electron configuration is correct for Nickel when it forms a +3 ion?
[Ar] 4s2 3d8
Which element is an exception to the filling order and has a different electron configuration depending on whether it forms a +1 or +2 ion?
Cu
What is the correct electron configuration for Copper when it forms a +2 ion?
[Ar] 4s1 3d10
What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy an s orbital?
2
Deduce the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the subshell of f orbitals.
14
Which element has an electron configuration that ends in 4p5?
Br
What does the principal quantum number 'n' represent?
The energy level the electron is in
For an electron with n = 2, what are the possible values of l?
1, 2
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be described by n = 4 and l = 2?
14
Which set of quantum numbers represents a 'p' orbital?
n=3, l=1, ml=0
How many total orbitals are there when n=5?
25
Which complete set of quantum numbers represents a valence electron in an atom?
n=4, l=2, ml=0, ms=-1/2
How many electrons can occupy all of the n=3 orbitals?
2
What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the l=1 shell with n=4?
6
What are the possible values of ml for an electron in a 3d orbital?
-2, -1, 0, +1, +2
In which subshell can an electron with n=5 and l=1 be found?
p
What is the value of l for an electron in a 5f orbital?
3
How many electrons can inhabit all of the n=2 orbitals?
8
Learn about the four quantum numbers, their possible values, and what they represent in the context of quantum mechanics. Understand the significance of n (Principal Quantum Number), l (Secondary Quantum Number), ml (Magnetic Quantum Number), and ms (Spin Quantum Number).
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