What is the electromagnetic spectrum ?

The electromagnetic spectrum is a range of frequencies that covers all electromagnetic radiation and their respective wavelengths and energy.

True or False? The electromagnetic spectrum is divided into bands or regions.

True. The electromagnetic spectrum is divided into bands or regions.

Define the term frequency, in relation to the electromagnetic spectrum.

Frequency is the number of waves per second.

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?

Frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength

What is the difference between a continuous and line spectrum?

A continuous spectrum is a spectrum that contains all frequencies of light whereas a line spectrum is a spectrum that only shows certain fixed frequencies of light.

True or False? Gamma rays, X-rays, and UV radiation are considered safe forms of radiation.

False. Gamma rays, X-rays, and UV radiation are all dangerous forms of radiation.

Describe what happens to energy moving from the UV region of the electromagnetic spectrum to the microwave region.

Moving from the UV region of the electromagnetic spectrum to the microwave region, energy decreases.

Describe what happens to frequency moving from the radio wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum to the infrared region.

Moving from the radio wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum to the infrared region, frequency will increase.

Describe the frequency of a wave that has a long wavelength and low energy.

A wave that has a long wavelength and low energy wil have a low frequency.

What happens when electrons return to their original energy levels after being excited?

When electrons return to their original energy levels, they emit energy.

True or False? The energy emitted by electrons falling back to lower energy levels is always in the visible spectrum.

False. The energy emitted can be in the infrared, visible, or ultraviolet regions of the spectrum.

What region of the electromagnetic spectrum do electron jumps from n∞ to n 1 correspond to?

Electron jumps from n∞ to n1 correspond to the ultraviolet region of the spectrum.

What region of the electromagnetic spectrum do electron jumps from n∞ to n 2 correspond to?

Electron jumps from n∞ to n2 correspond to the visible region of the spectrum.

What region of the electromagnetic spectrum do electron jumps from n∞ to n3 correspond to?

Electron jumps from n∞ to n 3 correspond to the infrared region of the spectrum.

Define convergence in relation to emission spectra.

Convergence is when the spectral lines get closer together towards the higher energy end of the spectrum.

True or False? The emission spectrum of hydrogen in the visible region shows lines converge at a higher frequency.

True. The emission spectrum of hydrogen in the visible region shows lines converge at a higher frequency.

What does the line emission spectrum of the hydrogen atom provide evidence for?

The line emission spectrum of the hydrogen atom provides evidence for the existence of electrons in discrete energy levels which converge at higher energies.

Define the term ionisation energy , in the context of emission spectra.

Ionisation energy is the maximum amount of energy an electron can reach, corresponding to the energy required for the electron to escape the atom.

True or False? The higher the principal quantum number, the lower the energy of the electron within that shell.

False. The higher the principal quantum number, the greater the energy of the electron within that shell.

True or False? The subshells increase in energy as follows: s ＜ p ＜ d ＜ f

True. The subshells increase in energy as follows: s ＜ p ＜ d ＜ f

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=1 principal energy level?

The maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=1 principal energy level is 2.

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=2 principal energy level?

The maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=2 principal energy level is 8.

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=3 principal energy level?

The maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=3 principal energy level is 18.

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=4 principal energy level?

The maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=4 principal energy level is 32.

True or False? Each orbital can hold a maximum number of 4 electrons.

False. Each orbital can hold a maximum number of 2 electrons.

How many electrons can the p subshell hold?

The p subshell hold 6 electrons.

Complete the full electron configuration for sodium. 1s 2 2s 2 ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

The completed electron configuration for sodium is: 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 1

Complete the full electron configuration for aluminium. 1s 2 2s 2 ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

The completed electron configuration for aluminium is: 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 1

Complete the full electron configuration for calcium. 1s 2 2s 2 ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

The completed electron configuration for calcium is: 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 6 4s 2

What is the condensed electronic configuration for gallium?

The condensed electronic configuration for gallium is: [Ar] 4s 2 3d 10 4p 1

Which element has the following full electronic configuration of 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 5 ?

Chlorine has the full electronic configuration of 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 5 .

What is the condensed electronic configuration for copper?

The condensed electron configuration for copper is: [Ar] 4s 1 3d 10

What is the condensed electronic configuration for chromium?

The condensed electronic configuration for chromium is: [Ar] 4s 1 3d 5

True or False? The 4s subshell fills first and empties before the 3d subshell.

True. The 4s subshell fills first and empties before the 3d subshell.

True or False? [Ar] 4s 2 3d 4 is more energetically favourable than [Ar] 4s 1 3d 5

False. [Ar] 3d 4 4s 2 is less energetically favourable than [Ar] 3d 5 4s 1

What is the full electronic configuration of Sr 2+ ?

The full electronic configuration of Sr 2+ is: 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 6 4s 2 3d 10 4p 6

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
The electromagnetic spectrum is a range of frequencies that covers all electromagnetic radiation and their respective wavelengths and energy.
True or False?
The electromagnetic spectrum is divided into bands or regions.
True.
The electromagnetic spectrum is divided into bands or regions.
Define the term frequency, in relation to the electromagnetic spectrum.
Frequency is the number of waves per second.
What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength
What is the difference between a continuous and line spectrum?
A continuous spectrum is a spectrum that contains all frequencies of light whereas a line spectrum is a spectrum that only shows certain fixed frequencies of light.
True or False?
Gamma rays, X-rays, and UV radiation are considered safe forms of radiation.
False.
Gamma rays, X-rays, and UV radiation are all dangerous forms of radiation.
Describe what happens to energy moving from the UV region of the electromagnetic spectrum to the microwave region.
Moving from the UV region of the electromagnetic spectrum to the microwave region, energy decreases.
Describe what happens to frequency moving from the radio wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum to the infrared region.
Moving from the radio wave region of the electromagnetic spectrum to the infrared region, frequency will increase.
True or False?
The image below is an example of a continuous spectrum.
False.
The image is an example of a line spectrum.
Describe the frequency of a wave that has a long wavelength and low energy.
A wave that has a long wavelength and low energy wil have a low frequency.
What happens when electrons return to their original energy levels after being excited?
When electrons return to their original energy levels, they emit energy.
True or False?
The energy emitted by electrons falling back to lower energy levels is always in the visible spectrum.
False.
The energy emitted can be in the infrared, visible, or ultraviolet regions of the spectrum.
What region of the electromagnetic spectrum do electron jumps from n∞ to n₁ correspond to?
Electron jumps from n∞ to n1 correspond to the ultraviolet region of the spectrum.
What region of the electromagnetic spectrum do electron jumps from n∞ to n₂ correspond to?
Electron jumps from n∞ to n2 correspond to the visible region of the spectrum.
What region of the electromagnetic spectrum do electron jumps from n∞ to n3 correspond to?
Electron jumps from n∞ to n₃ correspond to the infrared region of the spectrum.
Define convergence in relation to emission spectra.
Convergence is when the spectral lines get closer together towards the higher energy end of the spectrum.
True or False?
The emission spectrum of hydrogen in the visible region shows lines converge at a higher frequency.
True.
The emission spectrum of hydrogen in the visible region shows lines converge at a higher frequency.
What does the line emission spectrum of the hydrogen atom provide evidence for?
The line emission spectrum of the hydrogen atom provides evidence for the existence of electrons in discrete energy levels which converge at higher energies.
Define the term ionisation energy, in the context of emission spectra.
Ionisation energy is the maximum amount of energy an electron can reach, corresponding to the energy required for the electron to escape the atom.
Which letter represents the ionisation of hydrogen in the ground state?
A represents the ionisation of hydrogen in the ground state because the ionisation energy corresponds to a transition from the ground state to n=∞
True or False?
The higher the principal quantum number, the lower the energy of the electron within that shell.
False.
The higher the principal quantum number, the greater the energy of the electron within that shell.
Identify the following orbital.
The following orbital is the p_x orbital.
Identify the following orbital.
The following orbital is the p_z orbital.
Identify the following orbital.
The following orbital is the p_yorbital.
Identify the following orbital.
The following orbital is the s orbital.
True or False?
The subshells increase in energy as follows: s ＜ p ＜ d ＜ f
True.
The subshells increase in energy as follows: s ＜ p ＜ d ＜ f
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=1 principal energy level?
The maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=1 principal energy level is 2.
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=2 principal energy level?
The maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=2 principal energy level is 8.
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=3 principal energy level?
The maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=3 principal energy level is 18.
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=4 principal energy level?
The maximum number of electrons that can be held in the n=4 principal energy level is 32.
True or False?
Each orbital can hold a maximum number of 4 electrons.
False.
Each orbital can hold a maximum number of 2 electrons.
How many electrons can the p subshell hold?
The p subshell hold 6 electrons.
Complete the full electron configuration for sodium.
1s² 2s² ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
The completed electron configuration for sodium is:
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
Complete the full electron configuration for aluminium.
1s² 2s² ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
The completed electron configuration for aluminium is:
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹
Complete the full electron configuration for calcium.
1s² 2s² ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
The completed electron configuration for calcium is:
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s²
What is the condensed electronic configuration for gallium?
The condensed electronic configuration for gallium is:
[Ar] 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p¹
Which element has the following full electronic configuration of 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵?
Chlorine has the full electronic configuration of 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵.
What is the condensed electronic configuration for copper?
The condensed electron configuration for copper is:
[Ar] 4s¹ 3d¹⁰
What is the condensed electronic configuration for chromium?
The condensed electronic configuration for chromium is:
[Ar] 4s¹ 3d⁵
True or False?
The 4s subshell fills first and empties before the 3d subshell.
True.
The 4s subshell fills first and empties before the 3d subshell.
True or False?
[Ar] 4s² 3d⁴ is more energetically favourable than [Ar] 4s¹ 3d⁵
False.
[Ar] 3d⁴ 4s² is less energetically favourable than [Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹
What is the full electronic configuration of Sr²⁺ ?
The full electronic configuration of Sr²⁺ is:
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶
Complete the electronic configuration using box notion for silicon.
The electronic configuration silicon is:
Complete the electronic configuration using box notion for vanadium.
The electronic configuration using box notion for vanadium is: