Electronic structure and the periodic table
Represent electronic structures of atoms using numbers and diagrams, and explain how electronic structure is linked to the group and period number in the periodic table.
Electronic structure and the periodic table
Represent electronic structures of atoms using numbers and diagrams, and explain how electronic structure is linked to the group and period number in the periodic table.
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Key learning points
- Understand how the chemical elements are arranged in the periodic table
- Identify that electrons orbit the nucleus in shells
- Be able to give electronic structure of any of the first 20 elements as numbers or a diagram
- Link an element's electronic structure to its position in the periodic table
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which subatomic particles are located in shells?
neutrons
protons
Q2.
The energy levels of an atom are also known as .
Q3.
All known elements are displayed in the table.
Q4.
The number of electrons in an atom is equal to the number of ...
neutrons.
protons and neutrons added together.
Q5.
Which one of these elements is a metal?
chlorine
nitrogen
oxygen
Q6.
Which of these elements is a non-metal?
iron
magnesium
sodium
6 Questions
Q1.
Carbon has six protons and electrons.
Q2.
What is the correct electronic structure for beryllium?
2,7
2,8,2
2,8,3
Q3.
Which element has the electronic structure of 2,8,4?
carbon
germanium
nitrogen
Q4.
Match the corresponding terms.
number of outer electrons
number of shells
number of protons
Q5.
Match the element to the number of electrons in the second shell of its atom.
0
2
8 (but has a third shell)
8
Q6.
Match the element to the number of shells in its atom.
1
3
2
4