In the wave equation, c=λf, what does the variable λ represent?
Wavelength
100
What is the shape of an orbital in a "p" sublevel?
Dumbell (or infinity-shaped)
100
Which sublevel must be filled first, 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s?
1s
100
What element has the electron configuration:
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2
silicon
100
Ottawa is the capital of what country?
Canada
200
What is the value for the speed of light? (include units!!!)
3 x 10^8 m/s
200
Which quantum number tells you the shape of an orbital?
l
200
Carbon has an electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p2. The two electrons in 2p must be in DIFFERENT orbitals because of which rule?
Hund's Rule
200
What is the full electron configuration for Chlorine?
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5
200
The Winter Olympics coming up in February will be in what country?
Russia
300
There are two waves of light, wave A and wave B. Wave A has a higher frequency than wave B. Is wave A's wavelength higher than, lower than, or the same as wave B's wavelength?
Lower
300
l=2 corresponds to what type of sublevel (either s, p, d, or f)?
d
300
What principle tells us that we cannot have more than 2 electrons in a single orbital?
Pauli's Exclusion Principle
300
What element has the noble gas configuration:
[Kr] 5s2 4d10 5p2
Tin
300
What is the currently the highest grossing movie of all time (what movie has made the most money)?
Avatar
400
There are two waves of light, wave A and wave B. Wave A has a higher frequency than wave B. Is wave A's energy higher than, lower than, or the same as wave B's energy?
Higher
400
If n=3 for the principle quantum number, what are the possible values of l?
0, 1, 2, or 3
(correspond to s, p, d, and f)
400
What does Aufbau's Principle state?
Electrons fill lowest available energy levels until full, then fill the next lowest.
400
What is the noble gas notation for Lead (Pb)
[Xe] 6s2 4f14 5d10 6p4
400
How many times have the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup?
Six (1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972, 2011)
500
Describe the photoelectric effect
When light hits a metal, it can knock out electrons if it is at a high enough frequency.
500
If l=2, how many value of m are possible?
5
(This why there are 5 orbitals in d sublevels)
500
The following electron configuration is incorrect. What rule or principle is violated?
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d11 4p5
Pauli's Exclusion Principle (d sublevels can only fit 10 electrons)
500
What is the orbital notation of Oxygen?
ud ud ud u u
___ ___ ___ ___ ___
1s 2s _____________
2p
500
After the Patriots' win over Denver last night, what football team currently has the best record (10-1)?