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An electron in a hydrogen atom moves from level 3 to level 1. In a second hydrogen atom, an electron drops from level 2 to level 1. Which statement describes the most likely result?

A
The first atom emits light with more energy.
B
The second atom emits light with more energy.
C
The first and second atoms absorb energy without emitting light.
D
The first and second atoms emit light with the same amount of energy.
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Which element would most likely have chemical properties similar to that of magnesium (Mg)?

A
Ar
B
Ca
C
F
D
Ni
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Which is a correct comparison between the modern quantum model and John Dalton’s model of the atom?

A
The modern model is not as widely accepted by scientists as Dalton’s model.
B
The modern model states that atoms of all elements are identical, whereas Dalton’s model does not.
C
The modern model recognizes particles in the atom, whereas Dalton’s model does not.
D
The modern model does not explain emission spectra, whereas Dalton’s model does.
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Who reported four “element” classifications, but included some substances that were combinations of elements rather than true elements in his listing?

A
Henry Moseley
B
Dmitri Mendeleev
C
Antoine Lavoisier
D
Johann Dobereiner
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The symbol for xenon (Xe) would be a part of the noble gas notation for the element

A
antimony.
B
cesium.
C
radium.
D
uranium.
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Which property would xenon most likely have?

A
It is stable.
B
It is a solid.
C
It is flammable.
D
It is silver in color.
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A piece of sodium metal can be described as

A
a pure substance and a compound.
B
an impure substance that is reactive.
C
an impure substance that is unreactive.
D
a pure substance and an element.
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What was Johann Dobereiner’s contribution to the development of the periodic table?

A
He arranged the elements according to increasing atomic mass.
B
He arranged the elements according to increasing atomic number.
C
He identified triads of elements that had similar properties.
D
He organized elements into four groups based on their properties.
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Which shows the electron configuration for Silicon (Si)?

A
[Ar]4s23d104p4
B
[Ar]3d14s2
C
[Ne]3s23p4
D
[Ne]3s23p2
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Which best describes the trends in electronegativity on the periodic table?

A
Electronegativity increases up and to the right.
B
Electronegativity increases down and to the left.
C
Electronegativity decreases up and to the left.
D
Electronegativity decreases down and to the right.
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What is the electron configuration of chlorine (Cl)?

A
1s22s22p63s23p3
B
1s22s22p63s23p5
C
1s22s22p63s24s23p3
D
1s22s22p63s23p23d3
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Which statement best describes the light that will cause emission of electrons from a given metal through the photoelectric effect?

A
light with a low enough intensity
B
light with a high enough frequency
C
light with a high enough intensity
D
light with a low enough frequency
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What is the electron configuration for helium (He)?

A
1s1
B
1s2
C
1s22s1
D
1s22s2
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Which physical method can separate a mixture of steel ball bearings and marbles?

A
boiling
B
evaporation
C
filtration
D
sorting
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Which of the following observations would indicate that a material is a pure substance?

A
It does not dissolve in water.
B
It changes color after heating.
C
It cannot be physically broken down into different types of atoms.
D
It can be physically broken down into different types of molecules.

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