Atomic Structure and Coulomb's Law

Atomic Structure and Coulomb's Law

by Andrew Baldwin

Multiple Choice

Which is the electron configuration for an oxygen atom?

• 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²

• 1s²2s²2p⁴

• 1s²2s²2p⁶

• 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶

Multiple Choice

What atom matches this electron configuration? 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰

• Zinc

• Copper

• Nickel

• Germanium

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Multiple Choice

Which of the diagrams has the stronger attraction to the electrons on the valence shell? Why

• Diagram A, Because although B has a greater nuclear charge the there is more distance between the nucleus and the valence shell.

• Diagram B, because it has a greater nuclear charge in the nucleus which makes the attraction greater.

• Diagram A, because it has a lower nuclear charge making the attraction stronger

• Diagram B, Because even though it has fewer energy levels the nuclear charge is greater making a stronger attraction.

Open Ended

Which of the models in the diagram has the strongest attraction? Explain using Coulomb's Law.

Open Ended

Which of the models in the diagram has the strongest attraction? Explain your reasoning using Coulomb's Law.

Multiple Choice

How many electrons should Lithium have around its Lewis dot model?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

How many electrons should Flourine have around its Lewis dot model?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Multiple Choice

How many electrons should Silicon have around its Lewis dot model?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

​Octet Rule

• ​Why do atoms form bonds?

• ​Why do ions form?

• ​Why do atoms mimic the electron configuration of the Noble gases (Group 18)?

• ​Two reasons

  • ​Full valence shell

  • ​Lower in Energy

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Open Ended

Why does the ions electron configuration mimic the electron structure of a noble gas (group 18)?

Open Ended

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