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11.18 Orbital Diagrams and Valence Electrons Worksheet

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This Chemistry Science worksheet provides structured practice on 11.18 Orbital Diagrams and Valence Electrons. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Orbital Diagrams and Valence Electrons: Construct orbital diagrams and identify valence electrons, unpaired electrons, and core electrons for representative elements and transition metals. Aligned to NGSS, CCSS, AP Chemistry/Pre-AP Chemistry, and representative state chemistry framework crosswalks NGSS HS-PS1-1; AP Chem Unit 1; Pre-AP Unit 1; CCSS HSN-Q.A.1-3 and RST.11-12.1 - Orbital Diagrams and Valence Electrons Chemistry Standards Crosswalk: National: NGSS HS-PS1-1; AP Chem Unit 1; Pre-AP Unit 1; CCSS HSN-Q.A.1-3 and RST.11-12.1. State frameworks: TX TEKS 112.43(c)(5)-(6); MA HS.CHEM.1.1; FL SC.912.P.8.3-8.4; CA/NY/NJ HS-PS1-1; GA Chemistry atomic-structure standards; VA Chemistry atomic theory standards.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Use the planned orbital-filling comparison table for K, Ca, Sc, and Ti. Which interpretation best connects the sequence to orbital diagrams?

AK and Ca fill 3d before 4s because 3d has a lower principal level.

BSc and Ti have no valence electrons because transition metals use only core electrons.

CK and Ca show 4s filling first; Sc and Ti add unpaired 3d electrons after 4s is filled.

DAll four atoms have the same number of unpaired electrons because each follows the same period.

Solution & Explanation:The sequence shows 4s filling for K and Ca before electrons begin entering 3d for Sc and Ti. Sc has one unpaired 3d electron, and Ti has two unpaired 3d electrons.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Use the planned representative-group table. Which generalization is best supported by the valence electron counts shown?

AElements in the same representative group have the same number of valence electrons.

BElements in the same period always have the same number of valence electrons.

CCore electrons determine group number for all representative elements.

DValence electrons decrease steadily from left to right across a period.

Solution & Explanation:The table shows that representative elements in a group share an outer-electron pattern, such as group 1 having 1 valence electron and group 17 having 7. This repeated valence pattern supports periodic group trends.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which statement best connects orbital diagrams, valence electrons, and periodicity?

AOrbital diagrams replace the periodic table because atomic number is not needed.

BValence electrons are unrelated to group patterns because core electrons determine all chemical behavior.

COnly noble gases have orbital diagrams that can be connected to periodic trends.

DOrbital diagrams show how outer electrons fill sublevels, and repeated valence patterns help explain periodic group trends.

Solution & Explanation:Orbital diagrams make electron arrangement visible. Similar valence configurations recur within groups, which is a major reason elements in the same group show related chemical behavior.

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