Electron Configuration Quiz

Noah is trying to organize his bookshelf. He wants to know the purpose of the diagonal rule in electron configuration to help him decide the order in which to place his books. What is the purpose of the diagonal rule in electron configuration?

• To determine the number of protons in an atom

• To find the atomic mass of an element

• To determine the order in which electrons fill orbitals

• To calculate the energy levels of an atom

Hannah is organizing her bookshelf according to a specific rule. According to this rule, which shelf is filled immediately after the third shelf from the bottom?

• Third shelf from the top

• Fourth shelf from the bottom

• Fourth shelf from the top

• Fifth shelf from the bottom

Mia is studying the electron configuration of elements in her chemistry class. She wants to know the electron configuration notation for lithium. Can you help her?

• 1s² 2s¹

• 1s² 2p¹

• 1s¹ 2s²

• 1s² 2s²

Priya is organizing her bookshelf according to a specific rule. According to this rule, which section does she fill immediately after the 6th shelf?

• 4f

• 5d

• 6p

• 6d

What does the Pauli Exclusion Principle state about electrons in an atom?

• No two electrons can have the same energy level

• No two electrons in the same atom can have the same set of quantum numbers

• Electrons fill the lowest energy orbitals first

• Electrons can occupy the same orbital with opposite spins

Hannah and Arjun are arranging seats for a dinner party. They have a rule that no more than two people can sit at a single table to ensure everyone has enough space. According to this rule, what is the maximum number of people that can sit at a single table?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is true about the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

• It states that electrons fill the lowest energy orbitals first

• It states that no two electrons can have the same set of quantum numbers

• It states that electrons will pair up in orbitals before filling empty ones

• It states that electrons have a fixed position in an atom

Imagine a library where books are placed on shelves in a specific order. Which rule or principle is used to determine the order in which books are placed on the shelves?

• Hund's Rule

• Pauli Exclusion Principle

• Aufbau Principle

• Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

Ethan and Anika are discussing the rules of a club they want to join. The club has a unique rule that no two members can have the same favorite number. What is the significance of this rule in terms of the Pauli Exclusion Principle in chemistry?

• It explains the shape of electron orbitals

• It determines the maximum number of electrons in an atom

• It prevents electrons in the same atom from having identical quantum numbers

• It describes the energy levels of electrons

Daniel is observing different types of balloons for a science project. He notices that one type of balloon is perfectly round. What shape is this balloon, similar to the "s" orbital?

• Sphere

• Dumbbell

• Cloverleaf

• Double dumbbell