IB skill practice

Analyse atomic orbitals and electron configuration exceptions

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Count unpaired electrons in orbital model

An orbital box diagram in a materials chemistry discussion shows \(3\) singly occupied orbitals. How many unpaired electrons are present? Use the HL diagram labels before giving the value or explanation. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the chemistry.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.