VISHWA BHARATI PUBLIC SCHOOL, NOIDA

CLASS: XI (2022-23)
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY

Unit: 2- Structure of Atom

Topic: Quantum Numbers & Electronic Configuration Prepared by-Manisha Sareen

1. Which of the sub shells 1p, 2s, 2p, 3f are not possible? Give Reasons.

2. Which energy level does not have p-sub shell?

3. The electrons identified by quantum numbers n and l:

i. n = 4, l = 1
ii. n = 4, l = 0
iii. n = 3, l = 2
iv. n = 3, l = 1

Arrange them in order of increasing energies.

4. Which quantum number determines the following?

a. Shape of the orbital
b. Size of the orbital
c. Orientation of the orbital

5. State the rule which is disobeyed while writing the following electronic configurations:
(a) 1s22s32p5
(b) 1s22s22p43s2
(c) 1s22s22px22py1

6. Total how many electrons in a given atom can have the following set of quantum numbers:
(a) n = 3 l=1
(b) n = 3 l=0
(c) n = 3 l=2 ml = 2
(d) n = 3 ms = - ½
(e) n = 3 ml = 1

7. What will be the quantum number of electrons of the same spin present in atom having (n + l) =
4?
8. What are n, l and m values for 2px, 3pz and 3d electrons?

9. What is the lowest value of n that allows g orbital to exist?

10. Write the electronic configuration of the following ions:

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 (a) N3-
(b) Na+
(c) Fe3+
(d) Ni2+
(e) Cu+

11. Write the electronic configuration and Atomic Number of an atom where the outer most
electrons are represented by:
(a) 3s1
(b) 2p3
(c) 3d7

12. Write down the electronic configuration of the following and report the number of unpaired
electrons in each:
(a) Mn+
(b) Cr2+
(c) Cl-
(d) Mg
(e) Zn2+
(f) Fe2+

13. Explain giving reason, which of the following sets of quantum numbers are not possible:
(a) n = 0 l = 0 ml = 0 ms = + ½
(b) n = 1 l = 0 ml = 0 ms = ½
(c) n = 1 l = 1 ml = 0 ms = - ½
(d) n = 2 l = 1 ml = 0 ms = - ½
(e) n = 3 l = 3 ml = -3 ms = - ½
(f) n = 3 l = 1 ml = 0 ms = + ½

14. Give the values of quantum numbers n, l and m for electron with highest energy in sodium
atom.

15. (a) What sub shells are possible in n = 3 energy level?

(b) How many orbitals (of all kinds) are possible in this level?

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