Atomic Structure and Properties
What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the p orbitals at any energy level?
Two
Ten
Six
Eight
When comparing elements that could act as catalysts in the same chemical reaction, which periodic property most directly impacts their efficiency?
Atomic radius
Electronegativity
Free atomic orbitals available for bonding
Ionization energy
What is true about elements with electrons in the same group on the periodic table?
They have similar valence electron configurations
They are isotopes of each other
Their nuclei contain the same number of neutrons
They have identical atomic masses
How many orbitals are in each subshell?
1 orbital in s, 4 orbitals in p, 7 orbitals in d, 10 orbitals in f
1 orbital in s, 2 orbitals in p, 3 orbitals in d, 4 orbitals in f
2 orbitals in s, 6 orbitals in p, 10 orbitals in d, 14 orbitals in f
1 orbital in s, 3 orbitals in p, 5 orbitals in d, 7 orbitals in f
How can electron configurations be written shorthand?
By using the symbol of the noble gas that is closest to the element.
By using the symbol of the first alkali metal that comes before the element.
By using the symbol of the alkali metal that is closest to the element.
By using the symbol of the first noble gas that comes before the element.
Which transition metal complex ion could exhibit geometric isomerism but not optical isomerism due to its electronic structure?
[Pt(NH3)2ClBr]
[Co(NH3)4Cl2]+
[Fe(en)2Cl2]+
[Cr(H2O)6]3+
Which element has an electron configuration that ends with 4s^2 and is commonly used in the construction of lightweight, strong materials like bicycle frames?
Copper
Titanium
Iron
Zinc

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What type of bond is formed when two atoms share a pair of electrons?
Hydrogen bond
Ionic bond
Covalent bond
Metallic bond
Which subatomic particle determines the identity of an element?
Proton
Positron
Electron
Neutron
Which principle states that electrons fill orbitals starting with the lowest available energy levels before filling higher levels?
Aufbau Principle
Pauli Exclusion Principle
Hund's Rule
Valence Principle