Electrons and Light Practice

Front

What is the electron configuration for an oxygen atom?

Back

1s² 2s² 2p⁴

Front

What block of the periodic table is associated with the p orbitals?

Back

p

Front

What block of the periodic table is associated with the s orbitals?

Back

s

Front

What happens when an electron moves from a higher energy level (n=4) to a lower energy level (n=2)?

Back

The electron releases energy.

Front

What is the atomic symbol for Helium?

Back

He

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the p block?

Back

6 electrons (2 in each of the three p orbitals).

Front

What is the shape of the s orbital?

Back

Spherical.

Front

What is the shape of the p orbital?

Back

Dumbbell-shaped.

Front

How many total electrons can the first energy level (n=1) hold?

Back

2 electrons.

Front

What is the principle behind the Aufbau principle in electron configuration?

Back

Electrons fill the lowest energy orbitals first before moving to higher energy levels.