Chemistry Interim #2 Review Questions

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What atom matches this electron configuration? 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰

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Zinc

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What element is represented in this Bohr Model?

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Neon

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What does the 6 represent in the context of an element?

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Atomic number

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Choose the Noble Gas that you would use to begin the shorthand configuration of Iron.

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Argon (Ar)

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What are found on the Periodic Table?

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Elements

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Define atomic number.

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What is a Bohr Model?

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A diagram that represents the arrangement of electrons in an atom, showing energy levels.

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What is shorthand electron configuration?

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A method of writing electron configurations using the nearest noble gas to simplify the notation.

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What is the significance of noble gases in electron configuration?

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Noble gases have full valence shells, making them stable and often used as reference points in shorthand configurations.

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What is the difference between elements and compounds?

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Elements are pure substances made of one type of atom, while compounds are made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.