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Quantum Numbers Quiz
1)
Name ___________________
According to the quantum theory of an atom, in an orbital
a.
an electron's position cannot be known precisely.
b.
an electron has no energy.
c.
electrons cannot be found.
d.
electrons travel around the nucleus on paths of specific radii.
2)
The quantum number that indicates the position of an orbital about the three axes in space
is the
a.
principal quantum number.
b.
angular momentum quantum number.
c.
magnetic quantum number.
d.
spin quantum number.
3)
How many quantum numbers are needed to describe the energy state of an electron in an
atom?
a.
1
c.
3
b.
2
d.
4
4)
The main energy levels of an atom are indicated by the
a.
orbital quantum numbers.
b.
magnetic quantum numbers.
c.
spin quantum numbers.
d.
principal quantum numbers.
5)
The angular momentum quantum number indicates the
a.
orientation of an orbital around the nucleus.
b.
shape of an orbital.
c.
direction of the spin of the electron in its orbital.
d.
main energy level of an orbital.
6)
The spin quantum number indicates that the number of possible
spin states for an electron in an orbital is
a.
1.
c.
3.
b.
2.
d.
5.
7)
The spin quantum number of an electron can be thought of as describing
a.
the direction of electron spin.
b.
whether the electron's charge is positive or negative.
c.
the electron's exact location in orbit.
d.
the number of revolutions the electron makes about the nucleus per second.