Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Relationship Between

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between principal energy levels of an electron and the principal quantum number?

• A)Energy levels have no relationship to principal quantum number
• B)In general, energy levels increase in the principal quantum number order s < p < d < f
• C)In general, energy levels decrease as principal quantum number orbital occupancy increases
• D)In general, energies decrease as the principal quantum number increases
• E)In general, energies increase as the principal quantum number increases

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Definitions:

Bimolecular

A reaction mechanism involving the collision and interaction of two reactant molecules to form products.

Second Order

Relates to a chemical reaction or process that is proportional to the product of two reactant concentrations, or to the square of the concentration of a single reactant.

Exothermic

Describes a chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat.

Transition States

High-energy states through which reactants must pass for a chemical reaction to occur, representing a maximum in energy on the reaction path between reactants and products.