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Quantum Mechanical Model

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

Which of the following scientists was not involved in the development of quantum theory?

a)

Schrodinger

b)

Planck

c)

Bohr

d)

Heisenberg

2.

One of the key understandings of quantum theory is that atoms emit energy in

a)

random amounts.

b)

specific amounts.

c)

only the gamma range of the electromagnetic spectrum.

d)

only the microwave range of the electromagnetic spectrum.

3.

Bohr's model of the atom is sometimes called the planetary model. If the atoms is like a solar system, what is analogous to the sun?

a)

energy levels

b)

electrons

c)

neutrons

d)

the nucleus

4.

According to DeBroglie, electrons can act like

a)

particles only.

b)

waves only.

c)

both waves and particles.

d)

spoiled brats.

5.

According to Heisenberg, what two things are impossible to know at the same time regarding an electron? Check both of the correct answers.

a)

exact charge

b)

velocity

c)

mass

d)

precise location

6.

Because of Heisenberg's ideas about the atom, scientists modified the Bohr model of the atom. The new idea involved orbitals which are

a)

two dimensional pathways.

b)

actual "strings" on which the electrons travel like beads on a necklace.

c)

three-dimensional regions of probability where electrons are most likely to be found.

d)

a cell-like structure that contains the electrons.

7.

Locations of electrons are given by an electron configuration. If the electron configuration is 4p34p^3 , the number 4 tells you the electron's

a)

shape.

b)

main energy level.

c)

velocity.

d)

charge.

8.

Locations of electrons are given by an electron configuration. If the electron configuration is 5d65d^6 , the number 6 tells you

a)

the shape of the orbital.

b)

the distance from the nucleus.

c)

the number of electrons in the d sublevel at the fifth level.

d)

the number of electrons contained in a single d orbital.

9.

An s orbital is shaped like a _____________, and a p orbital is shaped like a ________________.

a)

flower; leaf

b)

square; pyramid

c)

cylinder; cone

d)

sphere; dumbbell

10.

According to the Aufbau principle, how do electrons fill the energy levels?

a)

from highest to lowest energy.

b)

from lowest to highest energy.

c)

from f to s levels.

d)

randomly.

11.

Which of the following elements is located in the p block of the periodic table?

a)

Ca

b)

Fe

c)

As

d)

U

12.

An element has following electron configuration:

1s2 1s^{2\ ^{ }} 2s22s^2 2p62p^6 3s23s^2 3p53p^5

What is the element?

a)

Mg

b)

F

c)

Ti

d)

Cl

13.

Level 4 is a higher level than level 3. Why do electrons fill the 4s orbital before filling the 3d orbitals?

a)

The 3d orbtials are at higher energy than the 4s orbital.

b)

The 3d orbitals are at lower energy than the 4s orbital.

c)

The 3d orbtials are closer to the nucleus than the 4s orbital.

d)

The 3d orbitals cannot hold as many electrons as the 4s orbital.

14.

What noble gas would you use to do the electron configuration shortcut for the element chromium?

a)

Ne

b)

Ar

c)

Kr

d)

Xe

15.

The Pauli exclusion principle requires electrons that are in the same orbital must have

a)

opposite charges.

b)

the same spin.

c)

opposite spins.

d)

good hygiene.