Chemistry Concepts and Applications

Section 2: The Periodic Table and Atomic Structure

Self Check Quizzes

1
What is the electron configuration for cesium (Cs)?
A)[He]6s1
B)[Xe]6s1
C)[Ar]6s1
D)[Rn]6s1
2
The number of valence electrons in a sulfur atom is __________.

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A)two
B)four
C)six
D)eight
3
The third energy level may have __________ sublevels.
A)two
B)three
C)four
D)eight
4
These orbitals are aligned along the x, y, and z axes.
A)s orbitals
B)p orbitals
C)d orbitals
D)f orbitals
5
The most stable arrangement of electrons in an atom's sublevels and orbitals is called its __________.
A)electron configuration
B)electronic arrangement
C)shape
D)electron orientation
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