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Atomic Orbitals and Energy States Quiz

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How can we model the energy states of electrons in atoms?

a)

By using atomic orbitals

b)

By measuring atomic mass

c)

By observing chemical reactions

d)

By calculating atomic number

2.

In the Bohr model of the atom, how do electrons travel around the nucleus?

a)

In random paths

b)

In specific orbits

c)

In a straight line

d)

In a zigzag pattern

3.

What does each orbit in the Bohr model have?

a)

The same energy

b)

A different energy

c)

No energy

d)

Infinite energy

4.

What is the ground state of an atom?

a)

When electrons occupy the highest energy orbital

b)

When electrons are in a higher energy level

c)

When all electrons occupy the lowest energy orbital

d)

When electrons are shared between atoms

5.

What is the excited state of an atom?

a)

When all electrons are in the lowest energy level

b)

When one or more electrons are in a higher energy level

c)

When electrons are in the same energy level

d)

When electrons are removed from the atom

6.

What happens when electrons move from a higher energy orbit to a lower one?

a)

The atom becomes larger

b)

The atom emits light

c)

The atom loses mass

d)

The atom gains energy

7.

What is true about a lower energy photon?

a)

It has a shorter wavelength

b)

It has a longer wavelength

c)

It has a higher frequency

d)

It has more energy

8.

What principle can be applied to deduce electron configurations for atoms and ions up to Z = 36?

a)

Bohr's model

b)

Aufbau principle

c)

Rutherford model

d)

Quantum theory

9.

What is the electron configuration of the potassium ion (K⁺)?

a)

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶

b)

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s¹

c)

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s²

d)

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵

10.

Why are valence electrons important?

a)

They determine the atomic mass

b)

They play a big role in the chemical and physical behavior of atoms

c)

They are responsible for radioactivity

d)

They determine the color of the atom

11.

What trend is observed in group 17 elements down a group?

a)

Increasing non-metallic character

b)

Decreasing non-metallic character

c)

Increasing atomic number

d)

Decreasing metallic character

12.

What environmental issue is caused by gaseous non-metal oxides?

a)

Global warming

b)

Acid rain

c)

Ozone depletion

d)

Soil erosion

13.

What does the periodic table consist of?

a)

Periods, groups, and blocks

b)

Rows, columns, and sections

c)

Layers, levels, and zones

d)

Parts, segments, and divisions

14.

What does the period number indicate in the periodic table?

a)

The number of protons

b)

The outer energy level occupied by electrons

c)

The atomic mass

d)

The number of neutrons

15.

Which classification includes elements like sodium and potassium?

a)

Noble gases

b)

Halogens

c)

Alkali metals

d)

Transition elements

16.

Which classification includes elements like fluorine and chlorine?

a)

Noble gases

b)

Halogens

c)

Alkali metals

d)

Transition elements

17.

Which classification includes elements like iron and copper?

a)

Noble gases

b)

Halogens

c)

Alkali metals

d)

Transition elements

18.

Which block in the periodic table contains the element Helium (He)?

a)

s-block

b)

p-block

c)

d-block

d)

f-block

19.

What is the name of the block that includes Lanthanides and Actinides?

a)

s-block

b)

p-block

c)

d-block

d)

f-block

20.

Which block in the periodic table is known for containing transition metals?

a)

s-block

b)

p-block

c)

d-block

d)

f-block

21.

Why does the atomic radius decrease across a period?

a)

Increased nuclear charge with same energy levels

b)

Decreased nuclear charge with more energy levels

c)

Increased atomic mass

d)

Decreased atomic mass

22.

What is electronegativity?

a)

The tendency of an atom to attract electrons to form a covalent bond

b)

The ability of an atom to lose electrons

c)

The energy required to remove an electron

d)

The mass of an atom

23.

What is the trend of ionization energy across a period?

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

c)

Remains constant

d)

Fluctuates randomly

24.

Which element is known for having the highest electronegativity?

a)

Fluorine

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Chlorine

d)

Oxygen

25.

What is the trend of atomic size down a group in the periodic table?

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

c)

Fluctuates randomly

d)

Remains constant

26.
What atom matches this electron configuration?
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2
a)
Neon
b)
Magnesium
c)
Aluminum
d)
Potassium
27.
Which is the electron configuration for an oxygen atom?
a)
1s22s22p63s23p64s2
b)
1s22s22p4
c)
1s22s22p6
d)
1s22s22p63s23p6
28.
What is the maximum number of electrons that an orbital can have?
a)
1 electron
b)
2 electrons
c)
3 electrons
d)
4 electrons
29.
How many d orbitals are there in a given sublevel?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
5
d)
7
30.
What atom matches this electron configuration?
[Xe] 6s2 4f14 5d9
a)
Mercury
b)
Gold
c)
Platinum
d)
Thallium
31.
What is the shorthand electron configuration for Sulfur atom?
a)
[Ar] 3p4
b)
[He] 3s23p4
c)
[Ne] 3s23p4
d)
[Na] 3s23p3
32.
Which element is pictured?
a)
neon
b)
fluorine
c)
magnesium
d)
argon
33.
Identify the element in Period 5 that has 1 valence electron?
a)
Rb
b)
Nb
c)
Ag
d)
Sb