Practice Principal Quantum Number (n) - 2.2.1 | Unit 2: Atomic Structure | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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2.2.1 - Principal Quantum Number (n)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

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What does the principal quantum number (n) indicate?

💡 Hint: Think about the electron's distance from the nucleus.

Question 2

Easy

Can n take zero or negative values?

💡 Hint: Recall that n represents specific shells of electrons.

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Question 1

What does the principal quantum number (n) signify?

  • Distance from nucleus
  • Total number of electrons
  • Energy level of electrons

💡 Hint: It's about where electrons are found.

Question 2

True or False: The value of the principal quantum number can be zero.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider that n starts counting at 1.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If an atom has a principal quantum number of 4, what is the maximum number of electrons it can hold and how does this affect its reactivity?

💡 Hint: Use the formula 2n² for calculating maximum electrons.

Question 2

Explain how the principal quantum number influences an element's position on the periodic table.

💡 Hint: Consider how similarly placed elements react in similar ways.

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