Understanding Orbital Diagrams and Electron Configuration

What is the primary purpose of an orbital diagram?

• To predict the color of an element

• To provide detailed information on electron arrangement

• To calculate the density of an element

• To determine the atomic mass of an element

How many orbitals does a 'p' subshell have?

• Seven

• One

• Three

• Five

According to Hund's rule, how should electrons be distributed in orbitals?

• Electrons should be placed in the highest energy level first

• Electrons should fill the lowest energy level first

• Electrons should pair up immediately

• Electrons should be placed individually before pairing

What is the significance of electron spin in an orbital?

• It determines the color of the element

• It affects the atomic mass

• It changes the element's state of matter

• It helps in pairing electrons within an orbital

How does silicon's orbital configuration affect its chemical reactivity?

• It makes silicon inert

• It allows silicon to gain or lose electrons

• It causes silicon to always gain electrons

• It has no effect on silicon's reactivity