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IB Chemistry SL 1.3.5 Orbitals and Electron Spin Questions

Build atomic and ionic electron configurations with Aufbau, Hund and Pauli rules, then use orbital diagrams to identify paired and unpaired electrons.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Chemistry SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Write full or condensed electron configurations for atoms and ions up to Z=36, applying the Aufbau order and Cr/Cu exceptions.
  • Use orbital box diagrams and Pauli exclusion to place electrons, identify p-orbital capacity and compare isoelectronic arrangements.
  • Apply Hund’s rule and electron spin to identify paired/unpaired electrons and explain para- or diamagnetism within the Z≤36 scope.

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IB Chemistry SL 1.3.5 Orbitals and Electron Spin Questions question 1

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Chlorine undergoes many reactions.

State the full electron configuration of the chlorine atom.

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