Quantum Numbers and Electron Conf. Quiz 12

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Which quantum number describes the orientation of an orbital in space?

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magnetic quantum number (m_l)

Front

What quantum number describes the shell in which an electron is located?

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principal quantum number (n)

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In a classroom, Benjamin and Ethan are arranging books on a shelf. They decide that no two books can have the same position, similar to how no two electrons in an atom can have the same four quantum numbers. Which principle are they following?

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Pauli exclusion principle

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Luna is organizing her bookshelf. She decides that each shelf should have one book before any shelf gets a second book. Which rule is she following?

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Hund's rule

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Principle similar to the order in which subshells fill with electrons.

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aufbau principle

Front

Which type of orbital has a spherical shape?

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s

Front

Priya is organizing a small party and wants to arrange seating in a circular pattern. She finds that the second row from the center can hold up to __ guests.

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8

Front

How many electrons are in arsenic’s outermost shell?

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5

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Emma is organizing her collection of books on a shelf. The complete arrangement of books in a specific order is similar to an atom’s __.

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electron configuration

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The outermost electrons in an atom, which are involved in chemical reactions, are called __ electrons.

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valence