Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Properties

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An element has two naturally occurring isotopes: isotope A (mass 62.93 u, 69.17%) and isotope B (mass 64.93 u, 30.83%). What is the element?

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Which of the following electron configurations represents a ground-state atom of phosphorus (Z = 15)?

Q3
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Calculate the number of moles in 48.0 g of oxygen gas (O₂). (Molar mass of O = 16.00 g/mol)

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Which trend correctly describes ionization energy across a period (left to right)?

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Which of the following has the smallest atomic radius?

Q6
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Which of the following correctly lists the atoms in order of increasing first ionization energy?

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The photoelectron spectrum (PES) of an unknown element shows peaks with relative heights of 2, 2, 6, 2, 3. The element is most likely

Q8
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Which of the following species has the largest atomic/ionic radius?

Q9
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Which electron configuration represents a ground-state atom of calcium?

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The successive ionization energies (in kJ/mol) for an element X are: 578, 1817, 2745, 11578, 14842. Element X is most likely in which group?

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Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?

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The electron configuration of Cu is [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹ rather than [Ar] 3d⁹ 4s². The best explanation for this is

Q13
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Isotopes of an element differ in their number of:

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The photoelectron spectrum (PES) of an atom shows:

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Electron configuration for element with atomic number 26 (Fe) is:

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Ionization energy generally increases across a period because:

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Coulomb's law in atomic structure explains:

Q18
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Atomic radius generally decreases across a period because:

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The mass spectrometer is used to determine:

Q20
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Effective nuclear charge ([math]) is:

Q21
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Electron affinity is:

Q22
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The Aufbau principle states that electrons fill:

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Hund's rule states that electrons:

Q24
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Based on the ionization energy data, element X is most likely in which group of the periodic table?

Q25
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Which element is most likely represented by this photoelectron spectrum?

Q26
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Which of the following best explains the trend in atomic radii across Period 3?

Q27
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What is the energy of the photon emitted during this electron transition?

Q28
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Which of the following best explains why oxygen has a lower first ionization energy than nitrogen?

Q29
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What is the average atomic mass of element X?

Q30
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Which of the following best explains the trend in ionic radii for these isoelectronic species?

Q31
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Based on these properties, which group does Element Z belong to?

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A mass spectrum of a pure element shows two peaks: one at m/z = 63 (69.2% abundance) and one at m/z = 65 (30.8% abundance). Which of the following is the best estimate of the element's average atomic mass?

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An atom has 26 protons, 30 neutrons, and 23 electrons. Which of the following correctly describes this species?

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A sample of element X is analyzed by mass spectrometry and produces two peaks: one at m/z = 63 with 69.2% relative abundance and one at m/z = 65 with 30.8% relative abundance. The average atomic mass of element X is approximately

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Which of the following atoms would have the smallest first ionization energy? \nI. Na II. Mg III. Cs IV. F

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