Question 1

What is the correct electron configuration for the P3+ ion?

Accepted Answer

A)  [Ne] 
B)  [Ne] 3s2 
C)  [Ne] 3s2 3p3 
D)  [Ne] 3s2 3p5 
E)  [Ne] 3s2 3p6 
A)  [Ne] 
B)  [Ne] 3s2 
C)  [Ne] 3s2 3p3 
D)  [Ne] 3s2 3p5 
E)  [Ne] 3s2 3p6

Question 2

Which atom requires the largest amount of energy to remove the most tightly held electron (the electron closest to the nucleus)?

Accepted Answer

A)  K 
B)  Ca 
C)  Ga 
D)  As 
E)  S 
A)  K 
B)  Ca 
C)  Ga 
D)  As 
E)  S

Question 3

Which ion, O2- or S2-, is larger? Explain.

Accepted Answer

S^2-. The sulfur ion will have on

Question 4

Predict which atom is most likely to be a metal.

Accepted Answer

A)  P 
B)  Br 
C)  As 
D)  Co 
E)  Ga 
A)  P 
B)  Br 
C)  As 
D)  Co 
E)  Ga

Question 5

If you believe that the average valence electron energy measures the ability
Of an atom to hold on to its valence electrons, and therefore the ability of the atom to compete for electrons in any bond it might form, which of these atoms should be the most electronegative?

Accepted Answer

A)  N 
B)  O 
C)  F 
D)  Ne 
E)  These elements all have the same electronegativity. 
A)  N 
B)  O 
C)  F 
D)  Ne 
E)  These elements all have the same electronegativity.

Question 6

Arrange the following ions or atoms in order of increasing size: Cl - , Ar,
Ca2+.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cl - 2+ 
B)   Ca2+ - 2+ -   
D)  Ca2+ - 
E)  Cl  -  2+ < Ar 
A)  Cl - 2+ 
B)   Ca2+ - 2+ -   
D)  Ca2+ - 
E)  Cl  -  2+ < Ar

What is the correct electron configuration for the P³⁺ ion?

Which atom requires the largest amount of energy to remove the most tightly held electron (the electron closest to the nucleus)?

Which ion, O^2- or S^2-, is larger? Explain.

Predict which atom is most likely to be a metal.

If you believe that the average valence electron energy measures the ability Of an atom to hold on to its valence electrons, and therefore the ability of the atom to compete for electrons in any bond it might form, which of these atoms should be the most electronegative?

Arrange the following ions or atoms in order of increasing size: Cl ^- , Ar, Ca²⁺.

Elements Compounds

The Mole

The Covalent Bond

Ionic and Metallic Bonds

Gases

Making and Breaking of Bonds

Liquids and Solutions

Solids

An Introduction to Kinetics and Equilibrium

Acids and Bases

Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Chemical Thermodynamics

Kinetics

Nuclear Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

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Exam 3: Structure of the Atom

What is the correct electron configuration for the P3+ ion?

Which atom requires the largest amount of energy to remove the most tightly held electron (the electron closest to the nucleus)?

Which ion, O2- or S2-, is larger? Explain.

Predict which atom is most likely to be a metal.

If you believe that the average valence electron energy measures the ability Of an atom to hold on to its valence electrons, and therefore the ability of the atom to compete for electrons in any bond it might form, which of these atoms should be the most electronegative?

Arrange the following ions or atoms in order of increasing size: Cl - , Ar, Ca2+.

Elements Compounds

The Mole

The Covalent Bond

Ionic and Metallic Bonds

Gases

Making and Breaking of Bonds

Liquids and Solutions

Solids

An Introduction to Kinetics and Equilibrium

Acids and Bases

Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Chemical Thermodynamics

Kinetics

Nuclear Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

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What is the correct electron configuration for the P³⁺ ion?

Which ion, O^2- or S^2-, is larger? Explain.

Arrange the following ions or atoms in order of increasing size: Cl ^- , Ar, Ca²⁺.