Ground vs. Excited State Electrons
Authored by Mary Mann
Chemistry
9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz covers atomic structure and electron behavior, specifically focusing on ground state versus excited state electron configurations and atomic emission spectra. The content is appropriate for grades 9-12 chemistry students who are learning about electron arrangements, valence electrons, Lewis dot structures, and spectroscopy. Students need a solid understanding of atomic structure fundamentals including the location and properties of subatomic particles, electron shell capacity and energy levels, and how electrons absorb and emit energy when transitioning between states. The quiz also requires knowledge of periodic table patterns, particularly how group numbers relate to valence electrons, and the ability to write electron configurations using orbital notation. Students must understand the relationship between wavelength and color in electromagnetic radiation, as well as how atomic emission spectra serve as unique fingerprints for identifying elements. Created by Mary Mann, a Chemistry teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, from formative assessment during initial instruction to review material before summative evaluations. Teachers can use individual questions as warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge about atomic structure, or assign the complete quiz as homework to reinforce classroom learning about electron configurations and spectroscopy. The varied question formats make it excellent for differentiated instruction, allowing students to demonstrate understanding through multiple-choice responses while building confidence with fundamental chemistry concepts. This quiz effectively supports mastery of standards related to atomic structure, electron behavior, and the electromagnetic spectrum that form the foundation for more advanced topics in chemical bonding and molecular structure.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the ground state electron configuration of Bromine?
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NGSS.HS-PS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are patterns made when excited electrons emit light of certain wavelengths?
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NGSS.HS-PS4-3
NGSS.HS-PS4-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Lowest energy state of an atom
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many valence electrons does Lithium have?
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NGSS.HS-PS1-1
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many valence electrons does Carbon have?
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NGSS.HS-PS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many valence electrons does Oxygen have?
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NGSS.HS-PS1-1
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following must you do to draw a Lewis dot diagram?
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NGSS.HS-PS1-1
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
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