Electronic Strycrure

Question 1

Where do electrons in an atom occupy?

Answer 1

The lowest available energy levels or innermost available shells.

Question 2

How can the electronic structure of an atom be represented?

Answer 2

By numbers (e.g., 2,8,1) or a diagram showing electrons in energy levels.

Question 3

Provide the electronic structure example for sodium.

Answer 3

2,8,1 or showing two electrons in the lowest energy level, eight in the second, and one in the third.

Question 4

How may students answer questions regarding electronic structure?

Answer 4

In terms of either energy levels or shells.