Practice Writing Energy Level Diagrams (2.5.3) - Unit 2: Atomic Structure

Practice: Writing Energy Level Diagrams

Lesson 2.5.3Unit 2: Atomic Structure

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Question 1.
Name the principle that states electrons fill the lowest energy orbitals first.
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What helps determine the order of filling orbitals?
Question 2.
What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy an orbital?
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Think about spins in the orbital.
3Question 3.
Which of the following principles states that electrons fill lower energy orbitals first?
- Pauli Exclusion Principle
- Hund's Rule
- Aufbau Principle
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This principle guides the sequence of filling energy levels.
4Question 4.
True or False: In an energy level diagram, each orbital can hold up to four electrons.
- True
- False
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Consider how many electrons can fit in a single orbital.
Question 5.
Design an energy level diagram for an atom with 18 electrons, ensuring to include all necessary principles.
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Make sure to follow how many electrons can fit in each reactive shell.
Question 6.
Explain any discrepancies you might observe when comparing energy level diagrams of transition metals with those of main group elements.
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Think about why certain electron arrangements could be more stable.

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