Question 1

In forming ions of the first series of transition metals, the 4s electrons are lost before the 3d electrons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the correct order of decreasing size of the following ions?

Accepted Answer

A)   P3- > Cl- > K+ > Ca2+
B)   Ca2+ > K+ > Cl- > P3-
C)   K+ > Cl- > Ca2+ > P3-
D)   K+ > Cl- > P3- > Ca2+
E)   None of the above is correct.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

Write down the maximum number of electrons in an atom which can have
a. quantum number n = 4.
b. orbital designation 3d.
c. orbital designation 2pz.

Accepted Answer

Question 4

Select the correct electron configuration for Cu (Z = 29) .

Accepted Answer

A)   [Ar]4s23d9
B)   [Ar]4s13d10
C)   [Ar]4s24p63d3
D)   [Ar]4s24d9
E)   [Ar]5s24d9F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Select the element with the most negative electron affinity (i.e., accepts an electron most readily) .

Accepted Answer

A)   H
B)   Li
C)   C
D)   F
E)   NeF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Exam 8: Electron Configuration and Chemical Periodicity

Select the correct electron configuration for Cu (Z = 29) .

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Select the element with the most negative electron affinity (i.e., accepts an electron most readily) .

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In forming ions of the first series of transition metals, the 4s electrons are lost before the 3d electrons.

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Write down the maximum number of electrons in an atom which can have a. quantum number n = 4. b. orbital designation 3d. c. orbital designation 2p_z.

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What is the correct order of decreasing size of the following ions?

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Exam 8: Electron Configuration and Chemical Periodicity

Select the correct electron configuration for Cu (Z = 29) .

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Select the element with the most negative electron affinity (i.e., accepts an electron most readily) .

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In forming ions of the first series of transition metals, the 4s electrons are lost before the 3d electrons.

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Write down the maximum number of electrons in an atom which can have a. quantum number n = 4. b. orbital designation 3d. c. orbital designation 2pz.

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What is the correct order of decreasing size of the following ions?

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Write down the maximum number of electrons in an atom which can have a. quantum number n = 4. b. orbital designation 3d. c. orbital designation 2p_z.

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