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A-LevelChemistryAtomic structure9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q41 Mark

Which statement about the electrons in a ground state carbon atom is correct?

AElectrons are present in four different energy levels.
BThere are more electrons in p orbitals than there are in s orbitals.
CThe occupied orbital of highest energy is spherical.
DThe occupied orbital of lowest energy is spherical.

✓ Correct answer

D: The occupied orbital of lowest energy is spherical.

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Atomic structure, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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