Electronic Configuration (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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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 electrons
What is an atomic orbital?
What is an atomic orbital?
A region where an electron may be found
What does Hund's rule state about electron arrangement?
What does Hund's rule state about electron arrangement?
Electrons occupy separate orbitals first
Which electrons determine an atom's chemical properties?
Which electrons determine an atom's chemical properties?
Valence electrons
How many p orbitals are found in each energy level from the second level onwards?
How many p orbitals are found in each energy level from the second level onwards?
3 p orbitals
What is the spectroscopic notation for nitrogen with 7 electrons?
What is the spectroscopic notation for nitrogen with 7 electrons?
What does Pauli's exclusion principle state?
What does Pauli's exclusion principle state?
Two electrons in an orbital have opposite spins
What are cations?
What are cations?
Positive ions that lose electrons
What does the term 'Aufbau' mean in Aufbau diagrams?
What does the term 'Aufbau' mean in Aufbau diagrams?
Building up
Why does each element produce a unique colour in flame tests?
Why does each element produce a unique colour in flame tests?
Specific energy differences between levels
