IB skill practice

Analyse atomic orbitals and electron configuration exceptions

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Count unpaired electrons in orbital model

An orbital box diagram in a school extension lab shows \(2\) singly occupied orbitals. How many unpaired electrons are present? 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.