Unit 4 Lesson 2 Practice

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

Front

How many valence electrons does a neutral Calcium (Ca) atom have?

Back

2

Front

How many valence (outer) electrons does an Oxygen atom have?

Back

6

Front

What is the d sublevel?

Back

The d sublevel is a type of atomic orbital that can hold a maximum of 10 electrons and is found in the third energy level and higher.

Front

How many electrons can the d sublevel hold?

Back

10

Front

What is the abbreviated electron configuration for barium?

Back

[Xe] 6s²

Front

What is an orbital in atomic theory?

Back

An orbital is a region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons.

Front

What are the four types of atomic orbitals?

Back

s, p, d, and f.

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the s sublevel?

Back

2

Front

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

Back

6