2.2.1 Electron Structure Flashcards
1
Q
How many electrons does each shell hold up to?
A
2n^2
2
Q
What is an atomic orbital?
A
A region around the nucleus that can hold up to two electrons, with opposite spins
3
Q
What shape does and S orbital have and how many electrons can it hold up to?
A
spherical shape and can hold up to 2 electrons in each shell
4
Q
What shape does and P orbital have and how many electrons can it hold up to?
A
it has a three-dimensional shape, dumb bell shape and can hold up to 6 electrons
5
Q
How many electrons can D orbital hold up to?
A
can hold up to 10 electrons
6
Q
What is the electron energy level order
A
1S2,2S2,2P6,3S2,3P6,4s2,3D10,4P6
7
Q
why do two negative electrons not repel?
A
due to a property called spin
