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922 Atomic Structure MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

Atomic structure covers the discovery of the proton, Planck's quantum theory, hydrogen emission spectra and the evidence for quantized energy levels. You will use quantum numbers to describe orbitals, distinguish s, p, d and f orbital shapes, and write electronic configurations, including the correct order of electron filling.

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  • A. 3
  • B. 2
  • C. 1
  • D. 4

Explanation: Boron (B) has an atomic number of 5. In the L shell, the 2s subshell can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, and the 2p subshell can hold a…

Correct answer: 3
  • A. 3s, 3p
  • B. 4s, 3d
  • C. 3s, 3d
  • D. 4s, 3p

Explanation: The full electronic configuration in order of increasing energy is as follows: 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 4s1 The correct option according…

Correct answer: 4s, 3p
  • A. Sr2+
  • B. Kr
  • C. Se4+
  • D. Br-1

Explanation: Isoelectronic species have the same number of electrons. Sr2+ (36 electrons), Kr (36 electrons), and Br- (36 electrons) all have 36…

Correct answer: Se4+
  • A. 2
  • B. 14
  • C. 10
  • D. 6

Explanation: p subshell has 3 orbit and 1 orbit has maximum 2 electrons.

Correct answer: 6
  • A. Ground state
  • B. Excited state
  • C. Hybridized state
  • D. Molecular state

Explanation: This configuration represents ground state electronic configuration of nitrogen atom

Correct answer: Ground state
  • A. E= hcv
  • B. E= c/v
  • C. E= cv
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Planck's quantum theory is fundamentally characterized by the equation E = hv, where E is the energy of a photon, h is Planck's constant…

Correct answer: None of these
  • A. Photon
  • B. Wavelength
  • C. Frequency
  • D. Velocity

Explanation: According to E = hf, it can be seen that 'E' (energy of quantum) is directly proportional to 'f' (frequency).

Correct answer: Frequency
  • A. n
  • B. m
  • C. s
  • D. I

Explanation: The shape of an orbital is described by the azimuthal quantum number or orbital angular momentum quantum number (l).

Correct answer: I
  • A. 5p
  • B. 5d
  • C. 5s
  • D. 5f

Explanation: Quantum numbers are the basis of the sequence, arrangement, shape, and orientation of the elements in periodic table.

Correct answer: 5d
  • A. 2 (2l - 1)
  • B. 2 (2l + 1)
  • C. 2(l + 1)
  • D. 2l + 1

Explanation: The maximum number of electrons in a subshell is given by the formula 2n², where "n" represents the principal quantum number of the…

Correct answer: 2 (2l + 1)
  • A. Electron
  • B. Electronic cloud
  • C. Proton cloud
  • D. Energy

Explanation: This answer is incorrect because electrons are indeed already present within orbitals, using "electron" as an alternative name for…

Correct answer: Electronic cloud
  • A. Field
  • B. Axis
  • C. Zone
  • D. Atomic orbital

Explanation: This answer is incorrect because the term "field" often refers to a region in which a physical quantity, such as an electric or magnetic…

Correct answer: Atomic orbital
  • A. 99%
  • B. 94%
  • C. 95%
  • D. 80%

Explanation: This answer is incorrect because, The chance of finding an electron in a specific region within an atom is not described as a fixed…

Correct answer: 95%
  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Explanation: Each orbital holds two electrons which differ in a property known as spin. In other words, an orbital is an area where the electrons live.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. 0.56nm
  • B. 0.053nm
  • C. 0.09nm
  • D. 0.098nm

Explanation: The probability of finding an electron in a hydrogen atom is not precisely at 0.56nm because the the specific shape of the probability…

Correct answer: 0.053nm
  • A. Lyman series
  • B. Balmer series
  • C. Paschen series
  • D. Brackett series
  • E. Pfund series

Explanation: Four of the Balmer lines are in the technically "visible" part of the spectrum, with wavelengths longer than 400 nm and shorter than 700…

Correct answer: Balmer series
  • A. Lymen series
  • B. Balmer Series
  • C. Paschen series
  • D. Bracket series
  • E. Pfund series

Explanation: Lyman series of hydrogen atom lies in ultraviolet region, Balmer series lies in visible region while Pfund and Paschen series lie in…

Correct answer: Balmer Series
  • A. 2 𝜋 x
  • B. 6 𝜋 x
  • C. 9 x
  • D. x / 3

Explanation: The radius of the first Bohr orbit is x, then the de-Broglie wavelength of electrons in the 3rd orbit is near:λ=3×2πx=6 πx (n=3)

Correct answer: 6 𝜋 x
  • A. 11097 A
  • B. 18750 A
  • C. 17884 A
  • D. 19001 A

Explanation: Option B is correct according to the calculations.

Correct answer: 18750 A
  • A. 1.0974 nm
  • B. 4 nm
  • C. 364.6 nm
  • D. 3.64 m
  • E. 480 nm

Explanation: Attached below is the solution to the question above:

Correct answer: 364.6 nm