Exploring Electron Configuration and Subshells

What is the principal quantum number of the first shell of electrons?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which subshell can hold a maximum of 10 electrons?

• s subshell

• f subshell

• p subshell

• d subshell

How many electrons does the p subshell hold at maximum?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 8

How many electrons can the second shell hold at maximum?

• 18

• 2

• 8

• 4

What is the mnemonic provided for remembering the order of electron configuration?

• SP DF PS

• SS DPS DPS FDPS

• SS DP FD PS

• SD PF DS

Which subshell follows the 3p subshell in the electron configuration order?

• 5s

• 4p

• 4s

• 3d

What is the electron configuration for helium?

• 2s2

• 2s1

• 1s2

• 1s1

Which element has the electron configuration 1s2 2s2 2p1?

• Boron

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

What is the electron configuration for carbon?

• 1s2 2s2 2p2

• 1s2 2s2 2p5

• 1s2 2s2 2p3

• 1s2 2s2 2p4

What type of bond is typically formed between a metal and a non-metal?

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond