WorksheetsQuantum Numbers, Atomic Orbitals, and Electron Configurations
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is the principal quantum number that represents the energy level of the electron?
n
l
m sub l
m sub s
Which quantum number describes the shape of the orbital?
l
n
m sub l
m sub s
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in an s orbital?
2
1
3
4
What is the Aufbau principle?
Electrons in the same energy level must have the same spin values
Electrons in the same orbital must have opposite spin values
Electrons fill up orbitals according to their relative energies
Electrons in the same energy level must have opposite spin values
What is the electron configuration of a neutral chlorine atom?
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
What is the term for atoms with unpaired electrons in their orbital diagrams?
Paramagnetic
Anisotropic
Isotopic
Diamagnetic
What does the magnetic quantum number m sub l determine?
Energy level of the electron
Shape of the orbital
Specific orbital amongst a set
Spin of the electron
What is the spin quantum number m sub s for every electron in an atom?
1/2 or -1/2
2
0
1
