Waves, Models, and Electrons Test Review

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What is a p orbital?

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A p orbital is a type of atomic orbital that can hold a maximum of 6 electrons and has a dumbbell shape. It is one of the three types of orbitals in the second energy level of an atom.

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What happens when an electron moves from the ground state to the excited state?

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When an electron moves from the ground state to the excited state, it absorbs energy and moves to a higher energy level, increasing its distance from the nucleus.

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What occurs when an electron returns from the excited state to the ground state?

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When an electron returns from the excited state to the ground state, it releases energy in the form of a photon of light.

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What is the ground state of an electron?

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The ground state of an electron is the lowest energy state of an atom, where the electron is closest to the nucleus.

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How many electrons can occupy a p orbital?

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A p orbital can hold a maximum of 6 electrons.

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What is a photon?

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A photon is a particle of light that carries energy and is released when an electron transitions from a higher energy state to a lower energy state.

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What is the relationship between energy and electron transitions?

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Energy is absorbed when an electron moves to a higher energy level (excited state) and released when it returns to a lower energy level (ground state).

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What is the shape of an s orbital?

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An s orbital has a spherical shape and can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in the second energy level?

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The second energy level can hold a maximum of 8 electrons, consisting of 2 in the s orbital and 6 in the p orbitals.

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What is the significance of the quantum model of the atom?

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The quantum model of the atom describes the behavior of electrons in terms of probabilities and energy levels, rather than fixed orbits.