Energy Levels of Electrons
Grade 11•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can predict the electron configuration of an element based on its position on the periodic table and the Aufbau principle.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 11 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What are the four quantum numbers, and what does each describe about an electron in an atom?
2. Explain the Aufbau principle and how it is used to determine the order in which electrons fill atomic orbitals.
3. What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy a 𝑝 orbital, and why?
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