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A hydrogen atom has the main energy levels (shells) shown in the diagram below. n refers to the shell number. This is the Bohr model of the atom.

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List these electron transitions in order of increasing wavelength of light absorbed or emitted: 

  1. n=1 to n=2
  2. n=3 to n=2 
  3. n=2 to n=4
  4. n=3 to n=1 

Important Questions on Why do Electrons Matter?

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How does the main energy level affect an atom’s chemical reactivity?
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How does the organisation of electrons in shells contribute to an atom’s oxidation state?
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State electron arrangements of the main energy levels (shells) of atoms of two noble gas elements.

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State electron arrangements of the main energy levels (shells) of atoms of a nitride ion. 

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State electron arrangements of the main energy levels (shells) of atoms of a magnesium ion. 

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Interpret the information below about four metals A, B, C and D to judge their order of reactivity. 

  • Metal A and metal B react slowly with water. 
  • Metal C displaces metal B from an aqueous solution of its chloride salt.
  • Metal D does not react with dilute acids. 
  • Metal B does not displace metal A from an aqueous solution of its sulphate salt. 
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In the following reaction, identify the substance being oxidized and the substance being reduced.

Zn (s) + 2H+ (aq)Zn2+ (aq) +H2 (g)

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In the following reaction, identify the substance being oxidized and the substance being reduced.

2KI (aq) + Cl2 (g)2KCl (aq) + I2 (aq)