Practice Electron Shells (Orbits) - 4.5.2 | Chapter 4: Atomic Structure | ICSE Class 8 Chemistry
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Question 1

Easy

What is an electron shell?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the paths as orbiting around a center, similar to planets orbiting the sun.

Question 2

Easy

How many electrons can the K shell hold?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the formula 2nΒ², with n being the shell number.

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Question 1

What is the maximum number of electrons that the M shell can hold?

  • 8
  • 18
  • 32

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use n=3 for M to determine the capacity.

Question 2

True or False: The valence shell primarily determines an atom's bonding behavior.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about atoms wanting to achieve stability in bonding.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the electron configuration for Arsenic (Z=33) and explain its valency.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the electron configuration formula to determine how Arsenic fills its shells.

Question 2

Predict how an atom of Magnesium (Z=12) would behave during a chemical reaction based on its electron configuration.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider why atoms lose or gain electrons in order to achieve stability.

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