3:Electrons In Atoms And Ions

Question 1

How many electrons can be in an orbital

Answer 1

Up to 2 electrons

Question 2

Definition of orbital

Answer 2

An orbital is a region of space that can hold up to 2 electrons, with opposite spins

Question 3

How many orbitals can an s-subshell contain

Answer 3

1 orbital

Question 4

How many orbitals can an p-subshell contain

Answer 4

3 orbitals

Question 5

How many orbitals can a d-subshell contain

Answer 5

5 orbitals

Question 6

How many orbitals can a f-subshell contain

Answer 6

7 orbitals

Question 7

What is the general form for electron configuration up to 5s

Answer 7

1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s²