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Quantum Theory

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is the two dimensional probability plot for 1s?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
2.

Which is the two dimensional probability plot for 2s?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
3.

Which is/are the two dimensional probability plot/s for 2p?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
4.

Which is the two dimensional probability plot for 3d?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
5.

Select the two dimensional probability plots of orbitals that have equal energy in a one-electron atom.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
6.

Select the two dimensional probability plots of orbitals that have equal energy in a multi-electron atom.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
7.

Which of the following has the longest wavelength

a)

blues

b)

greens

c)

oranges

d)

reds

8.

There is usually a red warning sign outside X-ray clinics when the X-ray machine is turned on. X-rays are more dangerous than ultraviolet (UV) radiation because X-rays __________.

a)

travels much faster than UV radiation

b)

has a greater intensity than UV radiation

c)

has a higher frequency than UV radiation

d)

has a longer wavelength than UV radiation

9.

What element/s is/are present in the unknown?

a)

lithium

b)

sodium

c)

helium

d)

hydrogen

10.

Which of the following shows a set of elements with decreasing atomic size?

a)

Se, O, Te, S

b)

Te, Se, S, O

c)

O, S, Se, Te

d)

Te, O, S, Se

11.

Which of the following shows a set of elements with increasing first ionization energy?

a)

Kr, K, Se, Zn

b)

K, Zn, Se, Ar

c)

Ar, Se, Zn, K

d)

Zn, K, Ar, Se

12.

Identify the period 2 element with the following successive ionization energy.

a)

boron

b)

carbon

c)

nitrogen

d)

oxygen

e)

fluorine

13.

Identify the period 3 element with the following successive ionization energy.

a)

sodium

b)

magnesium

c)

aluminum

d)

silicon

e)

phosphorus

14.

A line emission spectrum is produced when and electron releases energy as it moves...

a)

from a lower energy level to a higher energy level

b)

from a higher energy level to a lower energy level

c)

within the same energy level

15.
For an electron to change from ground state to an excited stated it must...
a)
Absorb energy
b)
Release energy
16.

Why are line emission spectrums useful?

a)

they allow us to identify elements

b)

they tell us how many protons there are in a nucleus

c)

they help us predict the chemical behavior of an element

17.
Electrons act as both
a)
Energy and Light
b)
Neutrons and photons
c)
Positives and negatives
d)
Particles and waves
18.
How many quantum numbers are needed to describe the energy state of an electron in an atom?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
19.
How many electrons can the first energy level hold?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
8
d)
0
20.
For the quantum number, "l", equal to 2, is an "ml" value of -1 permitted?  
a)
yes
b)
no
21.

For a principal quantum number, "n", equal to 2, what is the total electron capacity of that level?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

8

d)

16

22.
How many orbitals in the d subshell? 
a)
1
b)
7
c)
3
d)
5
23.
Is the following quantum numbers (n, l, ml, ms) possible?   (4, 1, -1, +1/2)  
a)
yes
b)
no
24.
Is the following quantum numbers (n, l, ml, ms) possible?   (4, 1, -1, +1/2)  
a)
yes
b)
no
25.

What is the “l” quantum number for an f orbital?

a)

0

b)

2

c)

3

d)

1

26.

What element matches this electron configuration?

1s22s22p63s2

a)

neon

b)

magnesium

c)

aluminum

d)

potassium

27.
The angular momentum quantum number indicates the
a)
orientation an orbital around the nucleus.
b)
shape of an orbital.
c)
direction of the spin of the electron in its orbital.
d)
main energy level of an orbital.
28.
What is the electron configuration for nitrogen?
a)
1s2 2s2 2p3
b)
1s2 2s3 2p2
c)
1s2 2s3 2p1
d)
1s2 2s2 2p3s1
29.
True or False: Electrons can exist in between energy levels.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
30.

Select the orbital diagram/s for a diamagnetic element.

a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

Select the true statement or statements below.

a)

Group VIII tends to have the most positive electron affinity compared to the other groups.

b)

The electron affinity of Group I metals is closer to zero compared to that of Group II metals.

c)

Among the different groups of non-metals, Group VII has the most negative electron affinity.

32.

Select the true statement or statements below.

a)

The electron shielding increases from lithium to francium in the alkali metal family.

b)

The increase in the principal quantum number, n, is responsible for the periodic trend across a period.

c)

The periodic trends down a group is explained by the increase of the effective nuclear charge, Zeffective.

33.

Select the true statement or statements below.

a)

Anions and cations that are isoelectronic are always equal in size.

b)

Anions are always bigger than the atoms from which they are formed.

c)

Cations are always smaller than the atoms from which they are formed.

34.

Select the true statement or statements below.

a)

Group I have positive 1st ionization energy because of the resulting octet configuration of electrons.

b)

The 2nd electron affinity is always positive because energy is required to overcome electrostatic repulsion.

c)

The 2nd ionization energy is always positive because energy is required to overcome electrostatic attraction.

35.

Select the true statement or statements below.

a)

Zeffective increase from right to left in a period.

b)

The principal quantum number, n, increased down a group.

c)

The shielding increases as the principal quantum number, n, increases.