Chemistry Test #4 - Electrons

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How many electrons can the first energy level hold?

Back

2 electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that an S orbital can have?

Back

2 electrons.

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Define 'excited state' in terms of atomic energy levels.

Back

A state in which an atom has a higher energy than it has in its ground state.

Front

How many electrons inhabit the n = 2 energy level?

Back

8 electrons.

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How many electrons does the 2nd energy level have?

Back

8 electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that a P orbital can hold?

Back

6 electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that a D orbital can hold?

Back

10 electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that an F orbital can hold?

Back

14 electrons.

Front

What is the principle that states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers?

Back

Pauli Exclusion Principle.

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What is the term for the arrangement of electrons in an atom?

Back

Electron configuration.