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The electron configuration of an atom is 1s²2s²2p⁶.  The number of electrons in the atom is 

• 3

• 6

• 8

• 10

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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What is the shape of an s orbital?

• sphere

• dumbbell

• double dumbbell

• TOO COMPLEX TO KNOW IT.

How likely is it that an electron occupying a p or a d orbital would be found very near an atom’s nucleus? 

• likely...that's where you find it

• not likely

• not likely, but there is a f orbital near the nucleus

• what's near the orbital

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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What atom matches this electron configuration?
1s²2s²2p⁶3s²

• Neon

• Magnesium

• Aluminum

• Potassium

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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What is the first part of every electron configuration?

• 1s²

• 1d¹⁰

• 1f¹⁴

• 1p⁶

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which of the following orbitals is spherical in shape?

• s orbital

• p orbital

• d orbital

• f orbital

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a d subshell?

• 2

• 6

• 10

• 14

In the electron configuration notation, what does the letter 'p' represent?

• Principal quantum number

• Azimuthal quantum number

• Magnetic quantum number

• Spin quantum number

• Scandium

• Chromium

• Manganese

• Iron

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the shape of the p orbital?

• Spherical

• Dumbbell-shaped

• Double dumbbell-shaped

• Complex