Electron Orbital Diagrams Quiz

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in a p orbital?

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 8

Which of the following is the correct electron configuration for nitrogen?

• 1s2 2s2 2p3

• 1s2 2p3

• 1s2 2s2 3p3

• 1s2 2s2 2p4

In a box diagram, how are electrons represented?

• Lines

• Numbers

• Arrows

• Dots

What is the purpose of using diagonal lines in electron configuration?

• To memorize atomic numbers

• To calculate atomic mass

• To identify noble gases

• To simplify the order of filling orbitals

Which element's electron configuration is used as an example to demonstrate the diagonal line trick?

• Helium

• Carbon

• Magnesium

• Oxygen

What is the shorthand electron configuration for silver?

• [Ar] 4s2 3d10 4p6

• [Kr] 5s2 4d9

• [Xe] 6s2 4f14

• [Ne] 3s2 3p6

How many electrons are in the 5f orbital for uranium?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 7

What happens to the electron configuration of an atom when it gains an electron to form an anion?

• It becomes similar to the next noble gas

• It loses an electron

• It remains the same

• It becomes similar to the previous noble gas

What is the electron configuration of Cl-?

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p7

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5

• 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6

If an aluminum atom loses two electrons, what element's electron configuration does it resemble?

• Sodium

• Argon

• Magnesium

• Neon