Orbital Notation & Electron Configuration

Multiple Choice

According to slide 2, which of the following statements is true about the principal energy level?

• It can be any number, including decimals.

• It must be a whole number (no decimals) between 1 and 7.

• It determines the mass of the atom.

• It is only relevant (important) for noble gases

Fill in the Blanks

Sublevels represent the possible

of atomic orbitals.

Multiple Choice

Which letters are used for the possible shapes of the atomic orbitals?

• s, p, d, f,

• x, y, z

• a, b, c, d

Multiple Choice

How many sublevels (shapes) are possible for energy level 3?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Open Ended

What does Aufbau's Principle state?

Open Ended

What does Pauli Exclusion Principle state?

Fill in the Blanks

To occupy the same orbital, two electrons must have

(directions); that is, the electron spins must be paired.