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Electron arrangement in atoms 1 - Post

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the maximum number of electrons each orbital can hold?

a)

4

b)

1

c)

2

d)

it varies

2.

In order of increasing energy, the correct order of energy sublevels would be _____.

a)

p, f, s, d

b)

s, p, d, f

c)

f, p, d, s

d)

f, d, p, s

3.

2p orbitals have ____________ a 2s orbital.

a)

higher energy than

b)

lower energy than

c)

the same energy as

4.

The aufbau principle states that each electron wants to occupy the ______ energy orbital available.

a)

highest

b)

lowest

5.

How many electrons can a p sublevel hold?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

6

6.

According to aufbaus principle which of the following orbitals will be filled before the rest

a)

4s

b)

3d

7.

In your own words, describe Aufbau's principle

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