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Quantum, Orbitals, & Electron Configuration Practice

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The "main" differences between the Bohr Model and the Quantum Mechanical Model of the atom are _____. [Select ONE answer]
a)
The Bohr Model of the atom is the ONLY model we have and the Quantum Model of the atom is just a theory.
b)
The Quantum model uses advance math (calculus) to predict the position of the electrons AND the Bohr model uses electron clouds to show its electrons.
c)
The Bohr model was based upon the hydrogen atom, uses "rings" or energy levels around the nucleus AND the Quantum model uses "probability clouds" based upon advance math to show its location of the electron
d)
The Quantum model was proposed in 1913 AND the Bohr model was proposed in 1926.
2.
In the Quantum Mechanical Model, the energy levels are "distinct" or specific for each level. This is called "quantum". There are also sublevels in each principle level. Select the correct sublevels
a)
a, b, c, d, and f
b)
x, y, z, and a
c)
s, p, d, and f
d)
q, r, s, and t
3.

We know that sublevels in the principle energy levels (according to our notes) have different shapes. How many positions or shapes does the "f" suborbital have?

a)

1 shape and it is spherical

b)

3 shapes or positions and it looks like a peanut or figure eight.

c)

5 shapes

d)

7 shapes

4.

We know that sublevels in the principle energy levels (according to our notes) have different shapes. How many positions or shapes does the "d" suborbital have?

a)

1 shape and it is spherical

b)

3 shapes or positions and it looks like a peanut or figure eight.

c)

5 shapes

d)

7 shapes

5.

Which suborbital has three different shapes or orientations?

a)

s

b)

p

c)

d

d)

f

6.

If n=2, then what is the largest suborbital in this energy level? HINT: Check your notes for the two orbitals at this energy level.

a)

s

b)

p

c)

d

d)

f

7.

If n=2, what suborbital(s) are present? Hint: Total number of electrons for n=2 is 8 electrons.

a)

s

b)

p

c)

d

d)

s and p

e)

p and d

8.

Which quantum number tells me the shape of the suborbital?

a)

n, also known as the principal #

b)

l (lower case L), also known as the angular momentum quantum #

c)

ml or (m, sub L), also known as the the magnetic quantum #

d)

ms or (m, sub s), also known as the spin quantum #

e)

None of the above

9.

Which magnetic quantum number is a "code" for the orbital, d?

a)

0

b)

-1, 0, 1

c)

-2, -1, 0, 1, 2

d)

-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3

10.

If n=3, the spin, ms or (m, sub s) for an electron is ___.

a)

3

b)

0, 1, 2

c)

-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3

d)

+1/2 or -1/2

e)

none of the above

11.

An atom has 10 protons and 10 electrons therefore it is the element Ne. It has an n=2 energy level. what is the third quantum number, or "magnetic quantum number", ml  or (m, sub L)?  

a)

2

b)

0 and 1

c)

-1, 0, 1

d)

-1/2 or +1/2

e)

None of the above

12.

Which set of four quantum numbers is NOT correct?

a)

n=1,

l=0,

m(l) =0,

m(s) =+1/2

b)

n=2,

l=1,

m(l) =-1,0,1

m(s) =+1/2

c)

n=3,

l=2,

m(l) =-2,-1,0,1,2

m(s) =+1/2

d)

n=1

l=1

m(l)=-1,0,1

m(s)=+1/2

13.

Which of the following is a definition for the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

a)

The electrons in an atom must fill the lowest energy suborbital FIRST before moving to the next energy suborbital

b)

No two electrons can have the SAME 4 quantum numbers

c)

When electrons are filling more than one suborbital in an energy level, they must do so "one at a time", before going back and completing the pair.

14.

Which of the following is a definition for Aufbau Principle?

a)

The electrons in an atom must fill the lowest energy suborbital FIRST before moving to the next energy suborbital.

b)

No two electrons can have the SAME 4 quantum numbers

c)

When electrons are filling more than one suborbital in an energy level, they must do so "one at a time", before going back and completing the pair.

15.

Which of the following is a good definition for Hund's Rule?

a)

The electrons in an atom must fill the lowest energy suborbital FIRST before filling the next energy suborbital.

b)

No two electrons can have the same 4 quantum numbers.

c)

When electrons are filling more than one suborbital in an energy level, they must do so "one at a time", before going back and completing the pair

16.

Which of the following electron configurations is for the element "S" or sulfur?

a)

1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2

b)

1s2, 2s2, 2p6

c)

1s2, 2s2, 2p4

d)

1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6

e)

1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p4

17.

If n = 3, what is the maximum number of electrons that can fit in this shell?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

18

d)

32

18.

What orbital is shown in the picture?

a)

s

b)

p

c)

d

d)

f

19.

What orbital is shown in the picture?

a)

s

b)

p

c)

d

d)

f

20.

What orbital shape is in the image?

a)

s

b)

p

c)

d

d)

f

21.

When atoms _____________ energy, their electrons move to higher energy levels. These electrons _____________ energy by emitting light when they return to lower energy levels.

a)

lose, absorb

b)

absorb, lose

c)

lose, lose

d)

absorb, absorb

22.

What electron configuration matches an oxygen atom?

a)

1s22s22p63s2, 3p64s23d104p5

b)

1s22s22p4

c)

1s22s22p6

d)

1s22s22p63s23p64s23d1

23.

The electron configuration of an atom is 1s22s22p6.  The number of electrons in the atom is 

a)

3

b)

6

c)

8

d)

10

24.

Which electron configuration belongs to Chlorine (Cl)?

a)

1s2s2p3s3p5

b)

1s2s2p3s3p6

c)

1s2s2p3s3p7

25.

How many electrons can the d-sublevel hold?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

10

26.

How many electrons can the s-sublevel hold?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

6

d)

10

27.

What atom matches this electron configuration? 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d10

a)

Zine

b)

Copper

c)

Nickel

d)

Germanium

28.

What element is pictured?

a)

Neon

b)

Magnesium

c)

Fluorine

d)

Argon

29.

What is incorrect about the orbital diagram?

a)

Both arrows in the first 2p box should be pointing down

b)

There is nothing incorrect with this diagram

c)

In the 2p box there should only be 1 up arrow in the first box, 1 up arrow in the 2nd box, & 1 up arrow in the 3rd box

d)

All the arrows should be pointing up for all boxes

30.

Which pair of orbital has the same shape?

a)

2s and 2p

b)

2s and 3s

c)

3p and 3d

d)

More than one is correct.

31.

An ion is an element that loses or gains _____.

a)

Protons

b)

Neutrons

c)

Electrons

d)

Atomic #

e)

Mass #

32.

Which is the electron configuration for the ion, Ca+2

a)

1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6

b)

1s2, 2s2, 2p6

c)

1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2

d)

1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 4s2

33.

The electron configuration, 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, is for which ion?

a)

Mg+2

b)

Al+3

c)

N-3

d)

S-2

34.

Which element would use the Noble Gas, [Kr] as a `short cut' for the electron configuration?

a)

K, Potassium

b)

Ag, Silver

c)

Cu, Copper

d)

Cl, Chlorine

35.

Complete the following electron configuration for As, Arsenic:

[Ar], 4s2, 3d10, (a)   .