**Atomic and Electron Configuration Concepts** --- **Understanding an Atom in the Ground State** An atom in the ground state: - Has all electrons in the lowest energy orbits possible - This option is correct. - [ ] Has all electrons in the n = 1 orbit - [ ] Is finely divided - [ ] Will not absorb electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength --- **Bohr Hydrogen Atom Model: Emission of Highest-Energy Photon** Which of the following transitions in the Bohr hydrogen atom model emits the highest-energy photon? (R\_H = 2.18 x 10⁻¹⁸ J) - [ ] n\_i = 6 → n\_f = 3 - [x] n\_i = 6 → n\_f = 1 - This transition emits the highest-energy photon. - [ ] n\_i = 1 → n\_f = 6 - [ ] n\_i = 3 → n\_f = 6 --- **Valence Shell Electron Configuration of Halogens** What is the valence shell electron configuration of the halogens? Possible configurations: - [ ] ns¹ - [ ] ns² - [ ] ns²np⁷ - [x] ns²np⁵ - Halogens have this valence shell electron configuration. --- ### Quantum Numbers and Electromagnetic Radiation **Question 1: Quantum Numbers in a 4d Subshell** The values of the principal quantum number and the angular momentum quantum number for electrons in a 4d subshell are: - ○ 3,3 - ○ 4,3 - ○ 4,2 - ○ 3,2 **Question 2: Energy of Electromagnetic Radiation** Which one of the following forms of electromagnetic radiation possesses the greatest energy per photon? - ○ Ultraviolet - ○ Microwave - ○ X-ray - ○ Infrared **Question 3: Ionization Energies** ___ have the lowest first ionization energies of the groups listed. - ○ Transition elements - ○ Alkaline earth metals - ○ Alkali metals - ○ Halogens - ○ Noble gases These questions help students understand key concepts in quantum mechanics, electromagnetic radiation, and atomic structure. By exploring principal and angular momentum quantum numbers, the energy of different electromagnetic waves, and ionization energy trends, learners can deepen their grasp of fundamental chemistry topics.

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**Atomic and Electron Configuration Concepts**

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**Understanding an Atom in the Ground State**

An atom in the ground state:
- Has all electrons in the lowest energy orbits possible
  - This option is correct.
- [ ] Has all electrons in the n = 1 orbit
- [ ] Is finely divided
- [ ] Will not absorb electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

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**Bohr Hydrogen Atom Model: Emission of Highest-Energy Photon**

Which of the following transitions in the Bohr hydrogen atom model emits the highest-energy photon? (R\_H = 2.18 x 10⁻¹⁸ J)
- [ ] n\_i = 6 → n\_f = 3
- [x] n\_i = 6 → n\_f = 1
  - This transition emits the highest-energy photon.
- [ ] n\_i = 1 → n\_f = 6
- [ ] n\_i = 3 → n\_f = 6

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**Valence Shell Electron Configuration of Halogens**

What is the valence shell electron configuration of the halogens? Possible configurations:
- [ ] ns¹
- [ ] ns²
- [ ] ns²np⁷
- [x] ns²np⁵
  - Halogens have this valence shell electron configuration.

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Transcribed Image Text:**Atomic and Electron Configuration Concepts** --- **Understanding an Atom in the Ground State** An atom in the ground state: - Has all electrons in the lowest energy orbits possible - This option is correct. - [ ] Has all electrons in the n = 1 orbit - [ ] Is finely divided - [ ] Will not absorb electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength --- **Bohr Hydrogen Atom Model: Emission of Highest-Energy Photon** Which of the following transitions in the Bohr hydrogen atom model emits the highest-energy photon? (R\_H = 2.18 x 10⁻¹⁸ J) - [ ] n\_i = 6 → n\_f = 3 - [x] n\_i = 6 → n\_f = 1 - This transition emits the highest-energy photon. - [ ] n\_i = 1 → n\_f = 6 - [ ] n\_i = 3 → n\_f = 6 --- **Valence Shell Electron Configuration of Halogens** What is the valence shell electron configuration of the halogens? Possible configurations: - [ ] ns¹ - [ ] ns² - [ ] ns²np⁷ - [x] ns²np⁵ - Halogens have this valence shell electron configuration. ---
### Quantum Numbers and Electromagnetic Radiation

**Question 1: Quantum Numbers in a 4d Subshell**

The values of the principal quantum number and the angular momentum quantum number for electrons in a 4d subshell are:

- ○ 3,3
- ○ 4,3
- ○ 4,2
- ○ 3,2

**Question 2: Energy of Electromagnetic Radiation**

Which one of the following forms of electromagnetic radiation possesses the greatest energy per photon?

- ○ Ultraviolet
- ○ Microwave
- ○ X-ray
- ○ Infrared

**Question 3: Ionization Energies**

___ have the lowest first ionization energies of the groups listed.

- ○ Transition elements
- ○ Alkaline earth metals
- ○ Alkali metals
- ○ Halogens
- ○ Noble gases

These questions help students understand key concepts in quantum mechanics, electromagnetic radiation, and atomic structure. By exploring principal and angular momentum quantum numbers, the energy of different electromagnetic waves, and ionization energy trends, learners can deepen their grasp of fundamental chemistry topics.
Transcribed Image Text:### Quantum Numbers and Electromagnetic Radiation **Question 1: Quantum Numbers in a 4d Subshell** The values of the principal quantum number and the angular momentum quantum number for electrons in a 4d subshell are: - ○ 3,3 - ○ 4,3 - ○ 4,2 - ○ 3,2 **Question 2: Energy of Electromagnetic Radiation** Which one of the following forms of electromagnetic radiation possesses the greatest energy per photon? - ○ Ultraviolet - ○ Microwave - ○ X-ray - ○ Infrared **Question 3: Ionization Energies** ___ have the lowest first ionization energies of the groups listed. - ○ Transition elements - ○ Alkaline earth metals - ○ Alkali metals - ○ Halogens - ○ Noble gases These questions help students understand key concepts in quantum mechanics, electromagnetic radiation, and atomic structure. By exploring principal and angular momentum quantum numbers, the energy of different electromagnetic waves, and ionization energy trends, learners can deepen their grasp of fundamental chemistry topics.
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An atom in ground state

has all electrons in n=1 orbit
has all electrons in its lowest energy possible 
it is not finely divided
they can absorb wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation to get into excited energy states.
So first two options are right

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