Electron Configurations Homework Problem Set

This problem set was developed by S.E. Van Bramer for Chemistry 145 at Widener University.

  1. Write the electon configuration (ie: 1s2, 2s1), orbital energy diagram, and orbital box diagram for,
    1. H, Li, Na, and K
    2. Be, Mg and Ca
    3. C, Si and Ge
    4. F, Cl and Br
    5. Fe, Ni and Zn
    6. Cl1- and K1+
    7. Mg2+ and F1-

  2. Use a blank periodic table and write in the periodic trends for,
    1. atomic size
    2. ionization energy
    3. electron affinity
    4. ion size

Please send comments or suggestions to svanbram@science.widener.edu

Scott Van Bramer
Department of Chemistry
Widener University
Chester, PA 19013

© copyright 1996, S.E. Van Bramer
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