Orbital Diagrams Rules and Principles

Which element is pictured?

• neon
• fluorine
• magnesium
• argon

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Which element is depicted from this orbital diagram

• Fluorine
• Neon
• Chlorine
• Argon

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This orbital diagram represents:  

• C
• B
• N
• O

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This orbital diagram represents:  

• C
• B
• N
• O

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What is incorrect about this orbital diagram?

• Both arrows in the 2p box should be pointing up
• There is nothing incorrect with this diagram
• In the 2p box there should only be 1 electron in the first 2p box and one in the 2nd 2p box
• All the arrows should be pointing up.

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Which of the following is a true statement?

• An atomic orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, each with opposite spins

• An atomic orbital can hold a minimum of 6 electrons, each with opposite spins

• An atomic orbital can hold a maximum of 6 electrons, both with the same spin

• An atomic orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, both with the same spin

Describe the mistake in diagram A

• In 1s, both arrows should point up to match the other arrows

• In 2s, one arrow should point down

• 2p does not have enough electrons

• There is no mistake; A) is correct

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Describe the mistake in diagram B

• In the 2p subshell, orbitals 1 and 2 should have one arrow each, and orbital 3 should be empty

• In the 2p subshell, orbital 1 should have 2 arrows

• In the 2p subshell, the arrow in the 3rd box should point down

• There is no mistake, B) is correct

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Describe the mistake in diagram C

• 2s has too few electrons

• 2s has too many electrons

• The arrow in 2s should point down instead of up

• There is no mistake, C) is correct

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Which element is depicted from this atomic orbital diagram?

• Carbon
• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Phosphorus

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