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11th Grade

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This quiz focuses on Lewis dot structures and electron configuration in chemistry, specifically targeting the fundamental concepts of valence electrons, electron dot diagrams, and basic molecular bonding. The content is appropriate for 11th-grade chemistry students who are learning to represent atomic structure and chemical bonding visually. Students need a solid understanding of atomic structure, including the distinction between core and valence electrons, the periodic table organization, and how electron configuration relates to an element's position and bonding behavior. The quiz assesses students' ability to count valence electrons for main group elements, draw correct Lewis dot structures for individual atoms and simple molecules, apply the octet rule, identify different types of chemical bonds, and interpret atomic diagrams showing mass numbers and atomic numbers. Students must also understand the relationship between electron sharing in covalent bonds and the formation of ions through electron transfer. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying chemistry in grade 11. The assessment serves as an excellent tool for formative evaluation of student understanding before moving on to more complex bonding theories and molecular geometry. Teachers can use this quiz as a warm-up activity to gauge prior knowledge, as guided practice during instruction on Lewis structures, or as homework to reinforce concepts covered in class. The variety of question types—from basic electron counting to molecular structure identification—makes it ideal for differentiated instruction and helps identify specific areas where students need additional support. The quiz aligns with chemistry standards including HS-PS1-1 (using the periodic table to predict properties of elements) and HS-PS1-2 (constructing explanations for properties of substances based on molecular structure), providing comprehensive coverage of essential bonding concepts that form the foundation for advanced chemistry topics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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4

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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2
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4

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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3
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7

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Electrons located in the highest occupied energy level of an atom are called

Outer electrons

Valence electrons

Bonding electrons

Reactive electrons

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The electrons in the inner orbitals of an atom are referred to as

core electrons

valence electrons

inert electrons

useless electrons

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The maximum number of valence electrons in an element in the first three rows of the table is

2

4

6

8

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Aluminum has _____ valence electrons

3

13

5

8

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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