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Electronic configuration of elements

1. How many different types of orbitals are there for each electron shell? 

  • A) 1
  • B) 2
  • C) 3
  • D) 4
D) 4 Explanation

2. What is the shape of an s orbital?

  • A) Spherical
  • B) Dumbbell-shaped
  • C) Double-dumbbell-shaped
  • D) Tetrahedral
A) Spherical Explanation

3. How many electrons can the third electron shell (n=3) hold at maximum?

  • A) 8 electrons
  • B) 2 electrons
  • C) 18 electrons
  • D) 32 electrons
C) 18 electrons Explanation

4. What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the 3p orbital in an atom?

  • A) 2 electrons
  • B) 4 electrons
  • C)  6 electrons
  • D)  8 electrons
C) 6 electrons Explanation

5. What is the electronic configuration of Group 17 elements (halogens)?

  • A) ns²np²
  • B) ns²np⁶
  • C) ns²np⁵
  • D) ns²np⁴
C) ns²np⁵ Explanation

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