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Chemistry The Molecular Nature of

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Electron Configuration and Chemical Periodicity
1. “Each electron in an atom must have its own unique set of quantum numbers” is a statement of
A. the aufbau principle.
B. the Pauli exclusion principle.
C. Hund's rule.
D. the periodic law.
E. Heisenberg's principle.
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Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Pauli Exclusion Principle
Topic: Electron Configuration

2. Energy states of atoms containing more than one electron arise from nucleus-electron and electron-electron interactions. Which
of the following statements correctly describes these effects?
A. Larger nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital lowers energy.
B. Larger nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital increases energy.
C. Smaller nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital lowers energy.
D. Smaller nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital increases energy.
E. None of these choices are correct.
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Subtopic: Energy-Level Splitting (Zeff and Shielding)
Topic: Electron Configuration

3. Which one of the following statements about orbital energies is incorrect?


A. In the hydrogen atom, the energy of an orbital depends only on the value of the quantum number n.
B. In many-electron atoms the energy of an orbital depends on both n and l.
C. Inner electrons shield outer electrons more effectively than do electrons in the same orbital.
D. The splitting of sublevels in many-electron atoms is explained in terms of the penetration effect.
E. The energy of a given orbital increases as the nuclear charge Z increases.
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Subtopic: Energy-Level Splitting (Zeff and Shielding)
Topic: Electron Configuration

4. The effective nuclear charge for an atom is less than the actual nuclear charge due to
A. shielding.
B. penetration.
C. paramagnetism.
D. electron-pair repulsion.
E. relativity.
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Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Energy-Level Splitting (Zeff and Shielding)
Topic: Electron Configuration

5. In many-electron atoms, which quantum numbers specify the energy of an electron?


A. n and l
B. n and ml
C. l and ml
D. n and ms
E. n, l, and ml
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Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Quantum Numbers
Topic: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

6. Which of the following sublevels is filled last? 3d, 4s, 4p, 4d, 5s
A. 3d
B. 4s
C. 4p
D. 4d
E. 5s
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Difficulty: Medium
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Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

7. “Electrons added to atomic orbitals of the same energy will remain unpaired with parallel spins until the subshell is more than
half-filled” is a statement of
A. the aufbau principle.
B. Hund's rule.
C. the Pauli exclusion principle.
D. the periodic law.
E. the singularity rule.
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Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Hund's Rule
Topic: Electron Configuration

8. Which one of the following statements about atomic structure and quantum numbers is incorrect?
A. In a given atom, the maximum number of electrons having principal quantum number n = 3, is 18.
B. The number of orbitals in a given f subshell is 7.
C. For n = 4, the largest possible value of l is 3.
D. For n = 4, the largest possible value of ml is 2.
E. The following set of quantum numbers for a single orbital is not allowed: n = 3, l = 1, ml = –2.
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Subtopic: Quantum Numbers
Topic: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

9. In a single atom, what is the maximum number of electrons which can have quantum number n = 4?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 32
D. 36
E. None of these choices are correct.
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Subtopic: Quantum Numbers
Topic: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

10. Select the correct set of quantum numbers (n, l, ml, ms) for the highest energy electron in the ground state of potassium, K.
A. 4, 1, –1, ½
B. 4, 1, 0, ½
C. 4, 0, 1, ½
D. 4, 0, 0, ½
E. 4, 1, 1, ½

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Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Quantum Numbers
Topic: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

11. Select the correct set of quantum numbers (n, l, ml, ms) for the highest energy electron in the ground state of tin, Sn.
A. 5, 2, –1, ½
B. 5, 2, 0, ½
C. 5, 1, 2, ½
D. 5, 1, 0, ½
E. 5, 2, 1, ½
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Difficulty: Medium
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Subtopic: Quantum Numbers
Topic: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

12. Select the correct set of quantum numbers (n, l, ml, ms) for the first electron removed in the formation of a cation for
strontium, Sr.
A. 5, 1 , 0, –½
B. 5, 1, 0, ½
C. 5, 0, 1, ½
D. 5, 1, 1, ½
E. 5, 0, 0, –½
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Subtopic: Quantum Numbers
Topic: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

13. Which of the following electron configurations is impossible?


A. 1s22s22p63s23p4
B. 1s22s22p53s13p4
C. 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s2
D. 1s22s22p63s33p4
E. 1s12s22p63s23p4
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Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

14. Select the correct electron configuration for sulfur (Z = 16).


A. 1s21p62s22p6
B. 1s22s22p83s23p4
C. 1s22s22p83s23p2
D. 1s22s22p63s23p4
E. 1s22s22p63s23d4
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Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

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


A. [Ar]4s23d9
B. [Ar]4s13d10
C. [Ar]4s24p63d3
D. [Ar]4s24d9

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E. [Ar]5s24d9
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Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

16. Select the correct electron configuration for Te (Z = 52).


A. [Kr]5s25p64d8
B. [Kr]5s25d105p4
C. [Kr]5s24d105p6
D. [Kr]5s24f14
E. [Kr]5s24d105p4
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Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

17. The electronic structure 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d8 refers to the ground state of


A. Kr.
B. Ni.
C. Fe.
D. Pd.
E. None of these choices are correct.
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Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

18. In the ground state of an atom of silver (Ag), how many electrons will there be with the quantum number l = 1? (The n, ml,
and ms quantum numbers may have any appropriate values.)
A. 9
B. 12
C. 18
D. 24
E. 36
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Difficulty: Hard
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Subtopic: Quantum Numbers
Topic: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

19. An atom of element number 33 (As) is in its ground electronic state. Which one of the following sets quantum numbers could
not apply to any of its electrons?
A. n = 2 l = 1 ml = –1 ms = +½
B. n = 3 l = 0 ml = 0 ms = –½
C. n = 3 l = 2 ml = –2 ms = –½
D. n = 4 l = 0 ml = 0 ms = –½
E. n = 4 l = 2 ml = 1 ms = +½
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Subtopic: Quantum Numbers
Topic: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

20. How many valence electrons are there in an atom with the electron configuration [noble gas]ns2(n –1)d10np3?
A. 2
B. 3

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C. 5
D. 10
E. 15
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Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

21. How many valence electrons are there in an atom with the electron configuration [noble gas]ns2(n – 1)d8?
A. 2
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
E. None of these choices are correct.
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Difficulty: Medium
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Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

22. Which of the following electron configurations represents the ground state of an element?
A. [Ne]3s13p1
B. [He]2s12p3
C. [Ne]3s23p23d1
D. [Ne]3s23p33d1
E. [Ne]3s23p3
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Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

23. Which of the following sets of elements have the [noble gas]ns2np2 valence electron configuration?
A. O, S, Se, Te, Po
B. N, P, As, Sb, Bi
C. F, Cl, Br, I, At
D. C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb
E. Ti, Zr, Hf
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Difficulty: Easy
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Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

24. In the electron configuration [Ar]4s23d104p4, which are valence electrons?


A. all of the electrons after the [Ar]
B. only the 4s2 electrons
C. only the 3d10 electrons
D. only the 4p4 electrons
E. both the 4s2 and the 4p4 electrons
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Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

25. Which of the following electron configurations is correct for the excited state of an element?
A. [He]2s22p5
B. [Ne]3s23p1

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C. [Ar]4s14p1
D. [Kr]5s24d7
E. [He]1p1
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Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

26. Which of the following electron configurations is not possible for an atom in an excited state?
A. 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s14p1
B. 1s22s22p63s13p5
C. 1s22s22p63s23p23d2
D. 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s2
E. 1s22s22p63s23p63d104s14p3
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Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

27. Which of the following fourth-period elements has the smallest atomic radius?
A. K
B. Ti
C. Cu
D. Ge
E. Kr
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Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

28. Which of the following elements has the largest atomic size?
A. S
B. Ca
C. Ba
D. Po
E. Rn
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Difficulty: Medium
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

29. Which of the following elements has the smallest atomic size?
A. Na
B. Ar
C. K
D. Ca
E. Kr
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Difficulty: Medium
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

30. Which of the following elements has the smallest atomic radius?
A. Li
B. Ne

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C. Rb
D. Sr
E. Xe
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

31. Which of the following elements has the greatest atomic radius?
A. Li
B. Ne
C. Rb
D. Sr
E. Xe
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Difficulty: Medium
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

32. Which one of the following equations correctly represents the process relating to the ionization energy of X?
A. X(s) → X+(g) + e–
B. X2(g) → X+(g) + X–(g)
C. X(g) + e– → X–(g)
D. X–(g) → X(g) + e–
E. X(g) → X+(g) + e–
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

33. Which of the following elements has the largest first ionization energy?
A. Na
B. Cl
C. Ca
D. Te
E. Br
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

34. Which of the following elements has the smallest first ionization energy?
A. Rb
B. Mg
C. I
D. As
E. F
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Difficulty: Medium
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

35. When comparing the successive ionization energies of an element, an unusually big increase in ionization energy is seen
when
A. the first valence electron is removed.

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B. the second valence electron is removed.
C. the eighth electron of is removed.
D. the first core electron is removed.
E. the last valence electron is removed.
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

36. Identify the element of Period 2 which has the following successive ionization energies, in kJ/mol.
IE1, 1314 IE2, 3389 IE3, 5298 IE4, 7471
IE5, 10992 IE6, 13329 IE7, 71345 IE8, 84087
A. Li
B. B
C. O
D. Ne
E. None of these choices are correct.
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

37. Which of the following elements has the largest second ionization energy (IE2)?
A. Li
B. B
C. O
D. F
E. Na
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

38. Elements with the highest first ionization energies are found in the ___________ region of the periodic table.
A. lower left
B. upper left
C. center
D. lower right
E. upper right
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Difficulty: Easy
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

39. Which one of the following equations correctly represents the process involved in the electron affinity of X?
A. X(g) → X+(g) + e–
B. X+(g) → X+(aq)
C. X+(g) + e– → X(g)
D. X(g) + e– → X–(g)
E. X+(g) + Y–(g) → XY(s)
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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40. Select the element with the most negative electron affinity (i.e., accepts an electron most readily).
A. H
B. Li
C. C
D. F
E. Ne
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

41. Which of the following has the most negative electron affinity?
A. H
B. Li
C. Na
D. K
E. Rb
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

42. Elements with ________________ first ionization energies and ___________ electron affinities generally form cations.
A. low; very negative
B. high; positive or slightly negative
C. low; positive or slightly negative
D. high; very negative
E. None of these choices are correct.
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

43. Elements with _______________ first ionization energies and ___________ electron affinities generally form anions.
A. low; very negative
B. high; positive or slightly negative
C. low; positive or slightly negative
D. high; very negative
E. None of these choices are correct.
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

44. Select the element with the greatest metallic character.


A. Li
B. Ca
C. Al
D. Pb
E. Cs
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45. Select the element with the least metallic character.
A. Sn
B. Sr
C. Tl
D. Ge
E. Ga
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

46. Metallic behavior is generally associated with


A. elements with very negative electron affinities.
B. elements with low ionization energies.
C. elements with small atomic radii.
D. elements with unpaired electrons.
E. elements with partially filled p orbitals.
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

47. The most acidic oxides are formed from elements found in the _________________ region of the periodic table.
A. upper right
B. upper left
C. center
D. lower right
E. lower left
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Difficulty: Easy
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Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

48. The most basic oxides are formed from elements found in the __________________ region of the periodic table.
A. upper right
B. upper left
C. center
D. lower right
E. lower left
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Difficulty: Easy
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Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

49. Select the most acidic compound from the following.


A. SO2
B. Al2O3
C. CaO
D. PbO
E. H2O
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Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
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50. Select the most basic compound from the following.
A. Bi2O3
B. SiO2
C. Cs2O
D. Na2O
E. H2O
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Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

51. Which of the following elements will form a cation with a +2 charge?
A. Si
B. Sr
C. Ga
D. Cs
E. S
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Subtopic: Molecules and Ions
Topic: Components of Matter

52. Which of the following ions will be most likely to form when selenium ionizes?
A. Se6+
B. Se4+
C. Se2+
D. Se2–
E. Se4–
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Subtopic: Molecules and Ions
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53. Which of the following atoms will be diamagnetic?


A. Cr
B. Ru
C. Fe
D. Pt
E. Cd
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Subtopic: Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

54. Which of the following elements is paramagnetic?


A. Kr
B. Zn
C. Sr
D. V
E. Ar
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55. Select the paramagnetic ion.
A. Cu+
B. Ag+
C. Fe3+
D. Cd2+
E. Ca2+
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Subtopic: Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

56. Select the diamagnetic ion.


A. Cu2+
B. Ni2+
C. Cr3+
D. Sc3+
E. Cr2+
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Subtopic: Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

57. Consider the set of isoelectronic atoms and ions A2–, B–, C, D+, and E2+. Which arrangement of relative radii is correct?
A. A2– > B– > C > D+ > E2+
B. E2+ > D+ > C > B– > A2–
C. A2– > B– > C < D+ < E2+
D. A2– < B– < C > D+ > E2+
E. None of these choices are correct.
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Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

58. What is the correct order of decreasing size of the following ions?
A. P3– > Cl– > K+ > Ca2+
B. Ca2+ > K+ > Cl– > P3–
C. K+ > Cl– > Ca2+ > P3–
D. K+ > Cl– > P3– > Ca2+
E. None of these choices are correct.
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Topic: Chemical Periodicity

59. In Mendeleev's version of the periodic table, the elements were arranged in order of increasing atomic number.
FALSE
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Subtopic: Development of the Periodic Table
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

60. Moseley's measurements of nuclear charges of the elements provided the basis for arranging the elements of the periodic table
in order of increasing atomic number.
TRUE

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Subtopic: Development of the Periodic Table
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

61. According to the exclusion principle, two is the maximum number of electrons in an atom which can share the same four
quantum numbers.
FALSE
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Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Pauli Exclusion Principle
Topic: Electron Configuration

62. The difference in energies between the 1s and 2s orbitals is due to the penetration effect.
FALSE
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Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Energy-Level Splitting (Zeff and Shielding)
Topic: Electron Configuration

63. In neutral atoms, the 3d orbitals have higher energy than the 4s orbitals.
TRUE
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

64. Hund's rule is used to predict the electron configuration of atoms in excited states.
FALSE
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Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Hund's Rule
Topic: Electron Configuration

65. Elements in which the outermost electron has the same principal quantum number n, show similar chemical properties.
FALSE
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

66. The maximum number of electrons in an atom with the same value of n is 2n2.
TRUE
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Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Quantum Numbers
Topic: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

67. Elements in the same period of the periodic table have similar valence shell electron configurations.
FALSE
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Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle)
Topic: Electron Configuration

68. Atomic size decreases across a period due to an increase in the effective nuclear charge, Zeff.
TRUE
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Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

69. First ionization energies of neutral atoms may be positive or negative.


FALSE
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Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

70. Bigger atoms generally have smaller ionization energies.


TRUE
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Bloom's: 2. Understand
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

71. Electron affinities of neutral atoms may be positive or negative.


TRUE
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Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

72. Electron affinities become increasingly positive toward the right hand end of a period.
FALSE
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Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

73. A negative electron affinity implies that the atom repels an approaching electron.
FALSE
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Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity)
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

74. In moving down a group in the periodic table, the oxides of the elements become more acidic in nature.
FALSE
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Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

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75. In forming ions of the first series of transition metals, the 4s electrons are lost before the 3d electrons.
TRUE
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Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions
Topic: Electron Configuration

76. Which one of the following oxides does not react with water to form acid solutions?
A. CO2
B. SO3
C. BaO
D. NO2
E. Cl2O7
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: 2. Understand
Difficulty: Easy
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

77. Consider the element with the electron configuration: [Rn]7s25f7. How would you classify this element?
A. a representative element
B. a transition metal
C. a nonmetal
D. an actinide element
E. a noble gas
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
Bloom's: 1. Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Gradable: automatic
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Topic: Chemical Periodicity

Category # of Questions
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 77
Bloom's: 1. Remember 26
Bloom's: 2. Understand 33
Bloom's: 3. Apply 18
Difficulty: Easy 23
Difficulty: Hard 10
Difficulty: Medium 44
Gradable: automatic 77
Subtopic: Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals (Aufbau Principle) 15
Subtopic: Development of the Periodic Table 2
Subtopic: Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism 4
Subtopic: Electron Configurations of Cations and Anions 1
Subtopic: Energy-Level Splitting (Zeff and Shielding) 4
Subtopic: Hund's Rule 2
Subtopic: Molecules and Ions 2
Subtopic: Pauli Exclusion Principle 2
Subtopic: Quantum Numbers 9
Subtopic: Trends in Chemical Reactivity 8
Subtopic: Trends in Physical Properties (Atomic Radius, Ionization Energy, Ionic Radius, Electron Affinity) 28
Topic: Chemical Periodicity 42
Topic: Components of Matter 2
Topic: Electron Configuration 24
Topic: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure 9

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