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The energy states is also called energy shell or shell. Write the symbols of shells for first, second and third energy states of an atom.

Important Questions on Structure of Atom

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Secondary Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Structure of Atom>Problems for Proficiency>Q 4
Write the name of the shell which is closest to the nucleus of the atom. (L shell / M shell / K shell)
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Secondary Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Structure of Atom>Problems for Proficiency>Q 5
Which shell is associated with the lowest energy and which one is associated with the highest energy in K, L, M, and N-shells? 
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Secondary Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Structure of Atom>Problems for Proficiency>Q 6
Calculate the maximum number of electrons (2n2) which can be accommodated in (i) K (ii) L, (iii) M, and (iv) N-shells. 
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Secondary Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Structure of Atom>Problems for Proficiency>Q 7
Write the similarities in electronic configurations of the following pairs: 
(i) Ne and Ar 
(ii) Li and Na 
(iii) Be and Mg 
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Secondary Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Structure of Atom>Problems for Proficiency>Q 8
Write the electronic configuration of an element whose atomic number is 10.
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Secondary Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Structure of Atom>Problems for Proficiency>Q 9

Select the elements which have 7 electrons in their outermost shells. 

(i) F (9) (ii) Ne(10)  (iii) Mg (12)   (iv) Cl(17) (v) N (7) (vi) P (15)  

 

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Secondary Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Structure of Atom>Problems for Proficiency>Q 10

Write the electronic configuration of each element represented by symbols A, B, C and D in the following table. 

Element Atomic number Electronic configuration
A 16  
B 18  
C 13  
D 17  

State which of A, B, C and D represent: (i) metal, (ii) non-metal and (iii) noble gas

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Secondary Chemistry>Chapter 4 - Structure of Atom>Problems for Proficiency>Q 11

Complete the following table of elements A, B, C and D where, B represents neon.

Element Atomic number Electronic configuration Number of electrons in the outermost shell
A Z-1    
B Z=10    
C Z + 2    
D Z + 3