Question

student exploration: electron configuration
vocabulary: atomic number, atomic radius, aufbau principle, chemical family, diagonal rule, electron configuration, hunds rule, orbital, pauli exclusion principle, period, shell, spin, subshell
prior knowledge questions (do these before using the gizmo.)

1. elvis perkins, a rather shy fellow, is getting on the bus shown at right. which seat do you think he will probably sit in? mark this seat with an “e.”
2. marta warren gets on the bus after elvis. she is tired after a long day at work. where do you think she will sit? mark this seat with an “m.”
3. in your experience, do strangers getting on a bus like to sit with other people if there is an empty seat available?

Explanation:

1. Given Elvis is shy, he may choose a seat away from others, likely a single - seat or a seat at the back or corner.
2. Since Marta is tired, she may choose a comfortable seat, perhaps a window - seat or a seat with more legroom.
3. In general, strangers tend to avoid sitting next to others if there are empty seats available due to personal space preferences.

Answer:

1. Answers may vary, but could be a single - seat or a back/corner seat.
2. Answers may vary, but could be a window - seat or a seat with more space.
3. No