Electronic Structure (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What are energy levels also called in an atom?
What are energy levels also called in an atom?
Shells or orbits
Which energy level fills with electrons first?
Which energy level fills with electrons first?
The lowest (innermost) energy level
What is the maximum number of electrons the first energy level can hold?
What is the maximum number of electrons the first energy level can hold?
2
What is the maximum number of electrons the second energy level can hold?
What is the maximum number of electrons the second energy level can hold?
8
For elements 1 to 20, what is the max. number of electrons in the third energy level?
For elements 1 to 20, what is the max. number of electrons in the third energy level?
8
What is the electronic structure of sodium?
What is the electronic structure of sodium?
2,8,1
In the notation 2,8,1, what does the number 8 represent?
In the notation 2,8,1, what does the number 8 represent?
Electrons in the second energy level
For which elements does the energy level distribution table apply?
For which elements does the energy level distribution table apply?
Elements with atomic numbers 1 to 20
What can you use to work out an atom's electronic structure?
What can you use to work out an atom's electronic structure?
Atomic number or periodic table position
To find an element's electronic structure, where do you start counting from?
To find an element's electronic structure, where do you start counting from?
Hydrogen
How many electrons does an atom with electronic structure 2,8,3 have in total?
How many electrons does an atom with electronic structure 2,8,3 have in total?
13