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1

Which element matches the following electron configuration: 1s22s22p63s23p64s1?
A)calcium
B)sodium
C)potassium
D)magnesium
2

Valence electrons are
A)electrons that are not involved in bonding.
B)the total number of electrons in an atom.
C)electrons in the innermost shell of an atom.
D)electrons in the outermost shell of an atom.
3

The maximum number of electrons that the p subshell can hold is
A)2
B)4
C)6
D)10
4

Choose the element that is a nonmetal.
A)Xe
B)Ni
C)Pu
D)Cs
E)Y
5

Choose the element that is a transition metal.
A)Os
B)Se
C)Fm
D)Li
E)Ar
6

What is the shape of a p orbital?
A)tetrahedral
B)sphere
C)clover leaf shape
D)two lobes and a donut
E)dumbbell
F)too complicated
7

What order do electrons fill orbitals?
A)electrons fill the lowest energy levels first
B)electrons fill p orbitals first
C)electrons fill the 3rd orbital first
D)electrons enter the highest energy state to fill
E)electrons add two at a time into any orbital
8

A substance that can exhibit metallic and nonmetallic properties is called a ___.
A)transition element
B)lanthanide
C)actinide
D)metalloid
E)alkaline earth metal
9

The charge on the alkaline earth metal ions is ______.
A)1+
B)2+
C)3+
D)1-
E)2-
10

What charge do the ions in the alkali metals usually possess?
A)2-
B)1-
C)neutral
D)1+
E)2+





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