DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL BANGALORE NORTH

ACADEMIC SESSION 2022-23

WORKSHEET- ANSWER KEY
CLASS: XI
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY CHAPTER 2: STRUCTURE OF ATOM

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH MORE THAN ONE CORRECT OPTION:

1. The de Broglie wavelengths associated with a ball of mass 1Kg having kinetic energy 0.5 J
is
a) 6.626 x 10-34 m

b) 13.20 x 10-34 m

c) 10.38 x 10-21m

d) 6.626 x 10-34 A◦
Ans: (a)
2. Out of the following pairs of electrons, identify the pairs of electrons present
in degenerate orbitals:
(i) (a) n = 3, l = 2, ml = –2, ms= − 1/2
(b) n = 3, l = 2, ml = –1, ms= − ½

(ii) (a) n = 3, l = 1, ml = 1, ms = +1/2

(b) n = 3, l = 2, ml = 1, ms = +1/2

(iii) (a) n = 4, l = 1, ml = 1, ms = +1/2

(b) n = 3, l = 2, ml = 1, ms = +1/2

(iv) (a) n = 3, l = 2, ml = +2, ms = − 1/2

(b) n = 3, l = 2, ml = +2, ms = +1/2
Ans: (i) and (iv)
3. Which of the following sets of quantum numbers are correct?
n l ml
(i) 1 1 +2
(ii) 2 1 +1
(iii) 3 2 –2
(iv) 3 4 –2
Ans: (ii) and (iii)
4. In which of the following pairs, the ions are iso-electronic?
(i) Na+, Mg2+
(ii) Al3+, O–
(iii) Na+, O2–
(iv) N3–, Cl–
 Ans: (i) and (iii)
5. Which out of these has highest paramagnetism?

(a) Mn2+ (b) Fe2+

(c) Fe3+ (d) Cr3+

Ans: (a) and (c)

Choose the correct answer:
6. The electrons identified by quantum numbers n and l:
(1) n=4 , l=1 (2) n=4 , l=0 (3) n=3 , l=2 (4) n=3 , l=1
Can be placed in order of increasing energy as :
(a) (1) < (3) < (2) < (4)
(b) (3) < (4) < (2) < (1)
(c) (4) < (2) < (3) < (1)
(d) (2) < (4) < (1) < (3)
Ans: (c)
7. The number of orbitals associated with third shell will be…………..
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 9
(d) 3
Ans: (c )
8. Which set of quantum numbers is not possible?
n l m s
(a) 3 2 0 +1/2
(b) 2 2 1 +1/2
(c) 1 0 0 -1/2
(d) 3 2 -2 +1/2
(e) 2 1 1 -1/2
Ans: (b)
9. Calculate the uncertainty in the position of a dust particle with mass equal to 1mg if the
uncertainty in velocity is 5.5 x 10-20 ms-1. (Given: velocity = 5.5 x 10-20 ms-1 , h = 6.626 x 10-
34 Js)

a) 9.89 x 10-10 m
b) 9.59 x 10-12 m
c) 9.59 x 10-10 m
d) 8.59 x 10-10 m
Ans: (c)
10. Assertion (A): It is impossible to determine the exact position and exact momentum of an
electron simultaneously.
Reason (R): The path of an electron in an atom is clearly defined.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true and R is false.
(iv) Both A and R are false.
Ans : (iii)

11. Assertion (A): Electronic configuration of Cr+3 (containing 21 electrons) is same as that of
Sc (Z=21), i.e., isoelectronic species have the same electronic configuration.
 Reason (R): Orbitals of atoms as well as ions are filled in order of decreasing energy
following Aufbau principle.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true and R is false.
(iv) Both A and R are false.
Ans: (iii)
12. The Balmer series in the hydrogen spectrum corresponds to the transition
from n1= 2 to n2 = 3,4,. .......... This series lies in the visible region. Calculate
the wave number of line associated with the transition in Balmer series when
the electron moves to n = 4 orbit. (RH = 109677 cm–1)
Solution:

13. According to de Broglie, matter should exhibit dual behaviour, that is both
particle and wave like properties. However, a cricket ball of mass 100 g does
not move like a wave when it is thrown by a bowler at a speed of 100 km/h.
Calculate the wavelength of the ball and explain why it does not show wave
nature.
Solution:

The wavelength is very small and negligible and hence the wave nature cannot be
detected.
14. Chlorophyll present in green leaves of plants absorbs light at 4.620 × 1014 Hz.
Calculate the wavelength of radiation in nanometer. Which part of the
electromagnetic spectrum does it belong to?

Solution:

15. Calculate the energy and frequency of the radiation emitted when an electron
jumps from n = 3 to n = 2 in a hydrogen atom.
Solution:
16. How many electrons will be present in the sub-shells having ms value of -1/2 for n=4?
Ans: No. of orbitals in 4th shell = n2 = 42 =16 ( n=4 , l = 0,1,2,3 = 4 subshells- s,p,d,f)
Each orbital has one electron with ms = -1/2. Hence, there will be 16 electrons with
ms = -1/2
17. Draw the shape of dz 2 and dx2-y2 orbitals.
Ans:

18. A beam of helium atoms moves with a velocity of 2.0 × 103 m s–1. Find the wavelength ofthe particle
constituting the beam (h = 6.626 × 10–34 J s)
Ans: 49.9 pm
19. Write the maximum number of electrons in a subshell with l = 3 and n = 4.
Ans: If n = 4 and l = 3, the subshell is 4f. In f subshell, there are 7 orbitals and each
orbital can accommodate a maximum of two electrons, so, maximum no. of
electrons in 4f subshell = 7 x 2 = 14.
20. (i) An atomic orbital has n = 2. What are the possible values of l and ml?
(ii) List the quantum numbers (n, ml, s and l) of electrons for 3d orbital.
(iii) Which of the following orbitals are possible? 2d, 1s,
2p and 3f
Ans: i) l = 0,1 and ml= 0 or -1,0,+1
ii) n=3 , ml = -2,-1,0,+1,+2, s= +1/2 or -1/2 and l=2
iii) 1s and 2p

21. Find the energy of electron in 4th shell of Li2+ ion.

Solution: E= -2.18 x 10-18 (Z2/n2) J
Ans: 1.22 × 10-18 J
22. Why Fe+3 is more stable than Fe+2 .
Ans:

Fe3+ ion is more stable due to its half-filled 3d5 electron configuration. As half-filled
and completely filled shells are more stable Fe3+ ion is more stable. While Fe2+ is not
stable.
23. Give the values of the quantum numbers for the electron with the highest energy in sodiumatom.
Ans: n=3 , l=0, m=0 and s = +1/2 or -1/2

24 Calculate the energy of 1 mole of photons of radiation whose frequency is 5 x 10 14 s-1

Ans:
Energy of 1 photon = 3.13 x 10-19 , Energy of 1 mole of photons = 19.951 KJ/mol

25 Two particles A and B are moving with the same velocity but the wavelength of A is found to
be doubled than that of B. What do you infer from this?
Ans:
Mass of A is half that of B
26. Case study question:
Read the given passage and answer the following questions:
The electron configuration is a representation of the arrangement of electrons distributed among the shells and
subshells in the orbitals of an atom, and is mostly used for describing the electronic arrangement in the orbitals
of an atom in its ground state. Aufbau’s and Hund’s principle are used for the proper arrangement of electrons
in orbitals.

The half-filled and completely filled orbitals offer more stability to the atoms/ions. Electronic configurations provide
insight into the chemical behaviour of elements by helping determine the valence electrons of an atom.

(i) Write the electronic configuration of the following ions : (i) Fe3+ (ii) Cu+ [Given Atomic number of Fe
and Cu are 26 & 29]
Ans:

(ii) Which atoms are indicated by the following configurations?

(a) [He] 2s1
(b) [Ne] 3s2 3p3
(c) [Ar] 4s2 3d1
Ans: a. Li, b. P, c. Sc.

(iii) Explain why:

(a) The three electrons present in 2p subshell of nitrogen remain unpaired.
(b) Cr has configuration 3d5 4s1 and not 3d4 4s2.
Ans: Half-filled subshells have symmetrical distribution of electrons in them and aretherefore more
stable.

(iv) Write down the electronic configuration of Fe3+ and Ni2+. How many unpaired electronsare present?
(Given Atomic number, Fe = 26, Ni = 28).
Ans: 5 and 2