Atomic structure, Electron configuration & Periodic Table review

Choose ALL of the elements that would have the same valence electron configuration as potassium.

• lithium

• oxygen

• rubidium

• krypton

• zinc

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Based on its location on the Periodic Table, which of the following is MOST LIKELY to be true regarding the element aluminum (Al)?

• It is a metalloid.

• It is a poor conductor of electricity.

• It is malleable (bends easily).

• It has a dull appearance (low luster).

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True or False: You can predict the properties of an element by looking at the properties of the elements to the left or right of it on the periodic table.

• True

• False

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The group of inert elements with full valence shells rarely forms compounds. They glow colorfully in plasma form. This group is called

• Alkali metals

• Gases

• Metals

• Nobel gases

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This family of elements that have some metallic characteristics but also have some characteristics of nonmetals. They are often good for computer and cell phone chips due to semi-conductive nature. This family is called

• Alkali metals

• Gases

• Metals

• Metalloids

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The group of elements that react explosively with air and water, are good conductors, and have 1 valence electron is called

• Alkali metals

• Gases

• Metals

• Alkaline Earth metals

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The group of elements that are shiny, can be made into a wire, and have high melting points are called

• Alkali metals

• Gases

• Metals

• Halogens

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Based on the orbital diagrams below, which of the following is incorrect?

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Lithium and Oxygen

• Chromium

• All of the orbital diagrams are correct

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The electron configuration for the selenium atom is:

• 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s²3d¹⁰

• [Ar] 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁴

• 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶4s¹

• [Ne] 3s²3p⁶4s²

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Which of the Lewis Dot Structures below show the correct diagram for an ion of that element?

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