Electron Configuration: Full and Condensed Methods

What is the probability of finding an electron at a point in space called?

• Orbital

• Electron configuration

• Electron density

• Atomic number

Which type of atomic orbital is spherical in shape?

• p orbital

• d orbital

• f orbital

• s orbital

How many electrons can a p subshell hold?

• 2

• 6

• 10

• 14

Which subshell has five orbitals and can hold up to ten electrons?

• p subshell

• f subshell

• s subshell

• d subshell

In what order do orbitals fill up with electrons?

• Lower energy to higher energy

• Based on atomic number

• Higher energy to lower energy

• Random order

What does the coefficient in front of an orbital notation indicate?

• Atomic number

• Number of electrons

• Type of orbital

• Energy level

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy an s orbital?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 1

What is the condensed electron configuration for phosphorus?

• [Ne] 2s2 2p3

• [Ne] 3s2 3p3

• [Ar] 3s2 3p3

• [He] 2s2 2p3

Which noble gas is used in the condensed electron configuration for nitrogen?

• Krypton

• Argon

• Helium

• Neon

What is the condensed electron configuration for iron?

• [Ne] 4s2 3d6

• [He] 4s2 3d6

• [Kr] 4s2 3d6

• [Ar] 4s2 3d6