Atomic orbitals and Electron configuration
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10th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively covers atomic structure, electron configuration, and quantum mechanical principles at the 10th grade chemistry level. Students must demonstrate mastery of fundamental atomic concepts including the relationship between atomic number, protons, and electrons, as well as understanding how electrons occupy specific energy levels and sublevels (s, p, d, f). The questions assess critical knowledge about orbital capacity (s holds 2, p holds 6, d holds 10, f holds 14 electrons), orbital shapes and quantities within each sublevel, and the three fundamental rules governing electron configuration: the Aufbau Principle (filling lowest energy orbitals first), Hund's Rule (electrons occupy equal energy orbitals singly before pairing), and the Pauli Exclusion Principle (maximum two electrons per orbital with opposite spins). Students need solid computational skills to write and interpret electron configurations using standard notation, identify elements from their electron configurations, and apply the quantum mechanical model to predict electron behavior and atomic properties. Created by m m, a Chemistry teacher in the US who teaches grade 10. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool for students learning atomic theory and electron behavior, providing immediate feedback on their understanding of these foundational chemistry concepts. Teachers can effectively use this resource as a warm-up activity to gauge prior knowledge before introducing more complex topics, as guided practice during instruction to reinforce key principles, or as homework to solidify understanding after classroom lessons. The quiz format makes it particularly valuable for review sessions before unit tests, allowing students to identify knowledge gaps in orbital theory, electron configuration rules, and quantum mechanical principles. This assessment directly supports NGSS HS-PS1-1 (atomic structure and electron arrangement patterns) and aligns with common state chemistry standards focusing on atomic theory, electron configuration, and the relationship between atomic structure and chemical properties.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How many electrons does Si contain? (click to see image)
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NGSS.HS-PS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many electrons can an p sublevel hold?
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NGSS.HS-PS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many electrons can an d sublevel hold?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many electrons can an f sublevel hold?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the sublevels that make up the n=1 energy level?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the sublevels that make up the n=2 energy level?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the sublevels that make up the n=3 energy level?
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