Quiz 4: Quantum Numbers

This shape is that of a...

• s orbital

• d orbital

• p orbital

• f orbital

The principle quantum number, n, represents the:

• spin value

• suborbital value

• energy level

• magnetic value

With each higher energy level, the electrons are

• lower in energy

• more stable

• weaker

• farther from the nucleus

How many electrons are in 1s² 2s² 2p⁴?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 13

It is the quantum number that describes the energy of an orbital and its atomic size.

• Azimuthal Quantum Number

• Principal Quantum Number

• Spin Quantum Number

• Magnetic Quantum Number

It is the quantum number that describes the orientation of the orbital in space and can have a value of -ℓ to +ℓ.

• Principal Quantum Number

• Angular Momentum Quantum Number

• Magnetic Quantum Number

• Spin Quantum Number

What is the maximum allowable number of electrons that a d orbital can hold?

• 2

• 6

• 10

• 14

Which type of orbital is shaped like a sphere?

• s orbital
• p orbital
• d orbital
• f orbital

Find the invalid part in each set of quantum numbers.

• n=1

• ℓ=1

• mℓ=0

• ms=+1/2

Orbital sublevels, or L, represents:

• orbital color

• orbital shape

• electron spin

• energy level