Lesson 1.3.1
1.3.1 Quantum shells, sub-shells and orbitals Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Chemistry, Unit 1
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The 20 questions
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What is the maximum number of electrons that the first quantum shell can hold?
- 18
- 2
- 4
- 8
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How many electrons can a p sub-shell hold?
- 10
- 3
- 6
- 2
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What is the shape of an s orbital?
- Planar ring
- Spherical
- Cloverleaf
- Dumbbell
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What is the shape of a p orbital?
- Dumbbell
- Linear chain
- Tetrahedral
- Spherical
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What is the maximum number of electrons in the second quantum shell?
- 4
- 2
- 8
- 18
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Which sub-shell is in the third shell and holds up to 10 electrons?
- 3p
- 3s
- 4s
- 3d
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How many orbitals are there in a p sub-shell?
- 5
- 6
- 1
- 3
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What is the maximum number of electrons in any single orbital?
- Eight
- Six
- Two
- One
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In which shell does the d sub-shell first appear?
- Shell 3
- Shell 4
- Shell 1
- Shell 2
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How many electrons can the fourth quantum shell hold in total?
- 18
- 8
- 24
- 32
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Which sub-shells make up the second quantum shell?
- 2s, 2p, 2d and 2f
- 2p and 2d only
- 2s, 2p and 2d
- 2s and 2p only
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What do discrete lines in atomic emission spectra suggest about electrons?
- Random positions
- Fixed energy levels
- Nucleus binding
- Continuous movement
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How many electrons can the 3s and 3p sub-shells hold together?
- 6
- 18
- 10
- 8
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How many orbitals are there in the third quantum shell?
- 6
- 18
- 9
- 3
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Which electron in a multi-electron atom has the lowest energy?
- 3d electron
- 1s electron
- 2s electron
- 4s electron
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Why does a 2s electron have lower energy than a 2p electron?
- More electrons
- Penetrates closer
- Higher shielding
- Further away
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Why does the 4s sub-shell fill before the 3d sub-shell in potassium?
- Lower energy
- Higher energy
- Greater distance
- Larger capacity
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How many electrons are in a full p sub-shell?
- 2 electrons
- 10 electrons
- 6 electrons
- 14 electrons
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How many sub-shell types are in the third quantum shell?
- Two
- Three
- Four
- One
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What is the maximum total electron capacity of the third quantum shell?
- 18
- 10
- 32
- 8
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