Electron Configuration Quiz

What is the primary purpose of learning electron configurations?

• To predict the color of elements

• To understand the chemical properties of elements

• To memorize the periodic table

• To calculate atomic mass

Which orbitals are represented in the periodic table?

• m, n, o, p

• x, y, z

• a, b, c, d

• s, p, d, f

What does the big number in an electron configuration represent?

• The energy level

• The atomic mass

• The atomic number

• The number of neutrons

In electron configurations, what does the lowercase letter indicate?

• The type of orbital

• The element's symbol

• The number of protons

• The atomic mass

How many electrons can the p orbital hold?

• 2

• 6

• 10

• 14

What is the correct electron configuration for helium?

• 1s2

• 1s1

• 2s1

• 2p2

Why is it important to include all terms before the final term in an electron configuration?

• To confuse the reader

• To match the atomic mass

• To make it look longer

• To ensure the configuration is complete

What is the electron configuration for magnesium?

• 1s2 2p6 3s2

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3p2

• 1s2 2s2 3s2

For the D orbital, how does the energy level compare to the row number?

• It is one less

• It is two less

• It is one more

• It is the same

What is the final electron configuration term for tellurium?

• 3d6

• 2p6

• 5p4

• 4d10