II Electron Orbitals and Configurations

Multiple Choice

What is the shape of a p orbital?

• sphere
• clover leaf and donut

• dumbbell
• I don't know this stuff.

Multiple Choice

How many electrons can each p orbital hold?

• 6
• 3
• 2
• 4

Multiple Choice

How many electrons can the d sublevel hold?

• 8
• 10
• 2
• 4

Multiple Choice

Which is associated with more energy? 

• 2p
• 2s
• 3p
• 1s

Multiple Choice

How many electrons does a neutral atom of Si contain? (click to see image)

• 14
• 28
• 2
• 4

Multiple Choice

How many electrons are in this electron configuration?
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²

• 12

• 6

• 8

• 36

• 13

Hotspot

What atom matches this electron configuration?
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²

Open Ended

Explain the analogy used to describe the positions of s and d orbitals in relation to the nucleus.

Hotspot

Where on the periodic table would the following electron configuration be found?

1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p³

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are correct according to Pauli's Exclusion Principle?

• Electrons in the same orbital must have opposite spins.

• Electrons fill orbitals singly before pairing up.

• Electrons occupy the lowest energy orbital available.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are correct according to Hund's Rule?

• Electrons in the same orbital must have opposite spins.

• Electrons fill orbitals singly before pairing up.

• Electrons occupy the lowest energy orbital available.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a part of the lesson on Electron Orbitals and Configuration?

• 3D orbitals

• Electron configuration rules

• Writing electron configurations

• Atomic bonding

Open Ended

What is one concept about electron orbitals or configurations that you found most interesting or would like to learn more about?