Quantum Mechanical Model and Atomic Structure Flashcard

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What is the Quantum Mechanical Model?

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A model that describes the behavior of electrons in atoms as wave functions, rather than as particles in fixed orbits.

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What is electronic configuration?

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The distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals, typically represented using the Aufbau principle, Hund's rule, and the Pauli exclusion principle.

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What are orbitals?

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Regions in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy a single orbital?

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2 electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

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

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How many orbitals are in the s sublevel?

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1 orbital.

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How many orbitals are in the p sublevel?

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3 orbitals.

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How many orbitals are in the d sublevel?

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5 orbitals.

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How many orbitals are in the f sublevel?

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7 orbitals.

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What is the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

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No two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers.