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How many electrons can the n = 4 shell hold?

A
8
B
16
C
32
D
64
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Which of these properties is the best one to use for identification of an element?

A
the number of neutrons in the atomic nucleus
B
the number of protons in the atomic nucleus
C
the number of isotopes that are formed by the element
D
the number of charges on ions of the element
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What was Johann Dobereiner’s contribution to the development of the periodic table?

A
He arranged the elements according to increasing atomic mass.
B
He arranged the elements according to increasing atomic number.
C
He identified triads of elements that had similar properties.
D
He organized elements into four groups based on their properties.
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Which shows the electron configuration for Silicon (Si)?

A
[Ar]4s23d104p4
B
[Ar]3d14s2
C
[Ne]3s23p4
D
[Ne]3s23p2
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The mass number of a chromium atom is 52 and it has 24 protons. How many neutrons does this atom have?

A
24
B
28
C
76
D
80
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Which is a set of valid quantum numbers?

A
n = 4, l = 4, m = 4
B
n = 1, l = –2, m = 0
C
n = –1, l = 0, m = 0
D
n = 4, l = 3, m = 3
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How are isotopes defined?

A
forms of different elements that have the same number of neutrons in each atom
B
forms of different elements that have the same number of protons in each atom
C
forms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons in each atom
D
forms of the same element that differ in the number of protons in each atom
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An atom of an element is shown by the model.How is this model useful?

Question illustration
A
It shows how electrons are distributed in the shells of an iron atom.
B
It shows how electrons are distributed in the shells of a cobalt atom.
C
It shows how orbitals are distributed in the shells of an iron atom.
D
It shows how orbitals are distributed in the shells of a cobalt atom.
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Chuck wants to know how many electrons in an atom are not paired up. Which model would be best for Chuck to write out?

A
a set of quantum numbers for the last electron in the atom
B
a configuration with numbers, letters, and superscripts
C
a dot structure of the atom
D
an orbital notation of the atom
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Which element would most likely have chemical properties similar to that of magnesium (Mg)?

A
Ar
B
Ca
C
F
D
Ni
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What is the predicted order of first ionization energies from highest to lowest for lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), and rubidium (Rb)?

A
Rb > K > Na > Li
B
K > Rb > Na > Li
C
Li > Na > K > Rb
D
Rb > K > Li > Na
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The table below gives the data that is needed to calculate the average atomic mass of element B.IsotopeAtomic mass (amu)Relative abundance (%)B-1010.0119.91B-1111.0180.09Based on these data, what is the average atomic mass of element B?

A
10.01
B
10.51
C
10.81
D
11.01
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Which property would xenon most likely have?

A
It is stable.
B
It is a solid.
C
It is flammable.
D
It is silver in color.
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Which physical method can separate a mixture of steel ball bearings and marbles?

A
boiling
B
evaporation
C
filtration
D
sorting
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What is the electron configuration of chlorine (Cl)?

A
1s22s22p63s23p3
B
1s22s22p63s23p5
C
1s22s22p63s24s23p3
D
1s22s22p63s23p23d3

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