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ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE OF MATTER

This section provides activities on the modern atomic models. Specifically, you will learn
Bohr's model and Quantum Mechanical model of the atom, and electron arrangement. Refer
your answer in page100-109 of Science Learner's Module.

Bohr's model of an atom

I. Complete the sentence

1. An instrument that is used to analyze the colors given off by the vapors of elements is
called _________________________.

2. Bohr considered the electrons as particles moving around the __________________

in fixed _________________ orbits.

3. These orbits, called _____________________, are found at _________________

distances from the nucleus.

4. Electrons in each orbit have_____________________ energy.

5. A state in which an electron moves to a higher energy level as it absorbs an extra

energy is called ____________________.

II. Matching column. Listed in Column A is the names of the scientists who contributed to the
development of the idea of atoms while in Column B is their contribution. Match A to B and
write your answer before the number.

Column A
_____1. Rutherford
_____2. Bohr
_____3.De Broglie
_____4. Schrondinger
_____5 Heisenberg
Column B
a. Electrons have definite energy.
b. Electron cannot be located exactly.
c. Developed a mathematical equation to find probable
location of an electron.
d. Atom is mostly empty space.
e. Electron is both a wave and a particle.

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III. Identify the element based on the colors of the flame. Choose the element from the word box.
Then, write your answer in the blanks provided.

Copper Sodium Lithium Potassium

_____________ ____________ ____________ _____________

Quantum Mechanical model of an atom

I. Complete the sentence.

1. The darker of an area of the electron cloud, the ______________ is the probability of
finding an electron in that area

2. The region of space around the nucleus is called ____________.

3. The maximum number of electrons that can occupy a principal energy is __________.

4. Orbitals have specific ______________ values.

5. The shapes of orbitals are ________, _________, _________, and _________.

6. The three orientations of p-orbital are _________, _________, and _________.

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II. Matching column. Listed in Column A is the quantum numbers while in column B is their
definition. Match A to B, then write the letter of the correct answer before the number.

Column A Column B
______1. Principal quantum number a. Shapes of the orbital
______2. Quantum number b. Main energy level
______3. Orbital quantum number c. Orientation of the orbital in space
______4. Magnetic quantum number d. Spin of the electrons
______5. Electron spin quantum number e. Properties of atomic orbitals and their
electrons
III. Fill the missing data in the table. Identify the quantum numbers and electronic configuration.

Principal Quantum number Orbital quantum number Electron configuration

1 0 ________
3 ______ 3p
_____ 2 6d
4 3 _______
_____ _____ 2p
5 0 ______
4 2 _____

IV. Fill the missing data in the table. Calculate the maximum number of electrons in each
principal energy level. Show your proof in the "I THINK" column. Then, write your answer in the
third column.

Principal energy I THINK Maximum number of

level electrons 2n2

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V. Fill the missing data in the table. Identify the number of orbitals and the maximum number of
electrons in each shape.

Shape of the orbital Number of orbital Maximum number of electrons in each shape
s

VI. Label the pictures with shapes of the orbitals. Write your answers on the blanks provided.

_________ _________ _________ _________

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V. Crossword puzzle

3 4

Across Down
1. Shape of s-orbital 1. Principal energy level
5. First name of Bohr 2. Procedure to detect the presence of elements
6. Arrangement of electrons 3. Electrons go back to their position
8. Position of lines produced during flame
4. Principle that electrons have no specific location.
test
9. Shape of p-orbital 7. Region of space for electrons

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Electronic configuration
Laws that govern electron configuration

I. Complete the sentence

1. Pauli's Exclusion Principle states that "No ______ electrons have the __________
quantum numbers".

2. Aufbau Principle states that, "The electrons must fill up the _______ energy level
before filling up the _________ levels."

3. Hund's Rule states that, "______________ electron must occupy each available
orbital of a particular main energy level before making an orbital with double electron."

V. Write the electronic configuration of the following elements.

Element Symbol Number of Electronic configuration

electrons

Sodium

Magnesium

Aluminum

Silicon

Phosphorus

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Sulfur

Chlorine

Argon

Potassium

Calcium

III. Draw the orbital diagram of the following elements.

1. Sodium

2. Magnesium

3. Phosphorus

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TWO-TIER MULTIPLE CHOICE

Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. An unknown kitchen substance was given to you in the liquid form. You were curious
about it and you performed a flame test. And the flame suddenly looked like this:

What do you think is the most probable substance?

a. Sugar b. Salt

B. Why do you think so?

a. Salt has sodium. c. Salt has chlorine.

b. Sugar has sodium. d. Sugar has chlorine.

2. It was New Year's eve. You were out with your family to the plaza to watch the firework
show. You were amazed as you took this picture.

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You remembered that the fireworks' ability to produce light is something to do

with the state of the electrons. Which of the following state do electrons can
produce light?
a. Ground b. Excited

B. Why do you think so?

a. As the electrons jump to a higher energy level, heat energy is absorbed.

b. As the electrons go down to a lower energy level, heat energy is absorbed,.

c. As the electrons jump to a higher energy level, heat energy is released.

d. As the electrons return to their original energy level, heat energy is released.

3. You were asked to determine the maximum number of electrons that the third energy
level can hold. Which of the following equation will you use?

a. 2n2 b. 2n2

B. Why do you think so?

a. The third energy level can hold 12 electrons.

b. The third energy level can hold 18 electrons.

c. The third energy level can hold 32 electrons.

d. The third energy level can hold 36 electrons.

4. Which of the following is the correct arrangement of electrons of nitrogen, N7?

a. b.
↓↑ ↑↓ ↓↑ ↑ ↓↑ ↓↑ ↑ ↑ ↑

1s 2s 2p 1s 2s 2p

B. Why do you think so?

a. It must follow Hund's rule stating that the first p-orbital must be filled by 2
electrons of opposite spins.

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b. It must follow Aufbau principle stating that first p-orbital must be filled by 2
electrons of opposite spins.

c. It must follow Hund's Rule stating that all p-orbitals must be filled with one
electron each of the same spin.

d. It must follow Aufbau principle stating that the electrons fill the lowest energy
level.

5. Which of the following is the correct arrangement of electrons of Flourine, F9?

a. 1s1 2s2 2p6 b. 1s2 2s2 2p5

B. Why do you think so?

a. Pauli's Exclusion principle states that the electrons fill the highest
energy level.
b. Pauli's Exclusion principle states that electrons fill the lowest energy
level.
c. Aufbau principle states that the electrons fill the highest energy level.
d. Aufbau principle states that the electrons fill the lowest energy level.

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