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2. Atoms and the Periodic Table

The Electron Configuration (Simplified)

2. Atoms and the Periodic Table

The Electron Configuration (Simplified)

Multiple Choice
Write the electron configuration and electron orbital diagram for the following element:
Sulfur (Z = 16)
Multiple Choice
Which electron configuration represents a violation of Hund's Rule?
Multiple Choice
Which electron configuration represents a violation of the Auf Bau Principle?
Multiple Choice
Identify the element with the given electron orbital diagram.
Multiple Choice
Write the ground state electron configuration for the following element:
Magnesium (Z = 12)
Multiple Choice
Which of the following atoms has the most unpaired electrons?
Open Question
Use the following orbital-filling diagram to show the electron configuration for As:
Open Question
Answer the following questions for the elements from cerium through lutetium:a. Are they metals or nonmetals?b. To what general class of elements do they belong?c. What subshell is being filled by electrons in these elements?
Open Question
Use arrows to show electron pairing in the valence p subshell of a. Sulfurb. Brominec. Silicon
Open Question
What is wrong with the following electron configurations?a. Ni 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 3d^10b. N 1s^2 2p^5c. Si 1s^2 2s^2 2p d. Mg 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s