Atomic Structure 2022

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the first energy level of an atom?

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2

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How many electrons are required to fill the second principal energy level of an atom?

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8

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What varies among atoms of the same element?

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mass number

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List the historical development of atomic models in order: hard indivisible sphere, mostly empty space, electron shells outside a central nucleus.

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B, C, A

Front

What part of the atom is indicated by an arrow pointing to it in a diagram?

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energy level

Front

What is the principal quantum number and what does it represent?

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The principal quantum number (n) indicates the energy level of an electron in an atom.

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What is the significance of the mass number in an atom?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the difference between an atom's atomic number and its mass number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus, while the mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons.

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What does the term 'electron configuration' refer to?

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Electron configuration describes the distribution of electrons in an atom's energy levels and orbitals.

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What is the shape of the s orbital?

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The s orbital has a spherical shape.