Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of wave-particle duality as it applies to electrons?

Accepted Answer

Electrons can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties depending on the experiment.

Question 2

According to the electromagnetic spectrum, which type of radiation has the shortest wavelength and the highest energy?

Accepted Answer

Gamma rays

Question 3

In the photoelectric effect experiment, what happens when light of frequency below the threshold is shone on a metal surface?

Accepted Answer

No electrons are ejected regardless of the light's intensity.

Question 4

Which equation correctly relates the energy of a photon to its frequency?

Accepted Answer

$E = h 
u$

Question 5

A hydrogen atom undergoes a transition from $n=5$ to $n=2$. In which region of the electromagnetic spectrum will the emitted photon most likely be found?

Accepted Answer

Visible

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the emission spectra of elements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Each element emits a unique set of discrete spectral lines.

Question 7

What is the significance of the double slit experiment with electrons?

Accepted Answer

It shows that electrons can produce an interference pattern, behaving as waves.

Question 8

Which formula is used to calculate the wavelength of a particle according to de Broglie?

Accepted Answer

$\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$

Question 9

If the energy required to remove an electron from potassium is 2.0 eV, and you shine light of 2.25 eV on the metal, what is the kinetic energy of the ejected electron?

Accepted Answer

$0.25$ eV

Question 10

Which quantum number determines the shape of an orbital?

Accepted Answer

Angular momentum quantum number ($l$)

Question 11

How many electrons can the set of $p$-orbitals hold in total?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 12

Which of the following transitions in a hydrogen atom would emit the highest energy photon?

Accepted Answer

From $n=2$ to $n=1$

Question 13

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy a $d$-orbital set?

Accepted Answer

10

Question 14

Which statement best explains why the $1s$ orbital is lower in energy than any other orbital in a hydrogen-like atom?

Accepted Answer

It is closest to the nucleus, so the electron experiences the strongest attraction.

Question 15

According to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, which of the following is impossible?

Accepted Answer

Measuring both the position and momentum of an electron with infinite precision.

Question 16

Which quantum number specifies the orientation of an orbital in space?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic quantum number ($m_l$)

Question 17

A student calculates the de Broglie wavelength of a 120 kg cheetah running at 70 mph ($31.3$ m/s). What is the correct formula to use?

Accepted Answer

$\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct statement about the Schrödinger equation and atomic orbitals?

Accepted Answer

It predicts the probability distribution of an electron's position.

Question 19

Which quantum number is responsible for distinguishing between $s$, $p$, $d$, and $f$ orbitals?

Accepted Answer

Angular momentum quantum number ($l$)

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why only specific lines are observed in the emission spectra of hydrogen?

Accepted Answer

Electrons can only occupy certain discrete energy levels.

Quantum Mechanics: Wave-Particle Duality, Atomic Structure, and Orbitals

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