2.2.1 Electron structure

Question 1

what is the principal quantum number n also known as

Answer 1

• the shell number or energy level number

Question 2

what increases as the shell number increases

Answer 2

• energy

Question 3

what are shells made up of

Answer 3

• atomic orbitals

Question 4

what is an atomic orbital

Answer 4

• a region around the nucleus that can hold up to 2 electrons with opposite spins
  > its a region in space where there is a high probability of finding an electron

Question 5

what are the different types of orbitals

Answer 5

s-
p-
d-
f-