Electron Configuration Flashcards
1
Q
What is each shell/sub-shell made up of?
A
Electron orbitals which each hold 2 electrons
2
Q
What is max amount of electrons a s sub shell can hold?
A
2 electrons
3
Q
What is max amount of electrons a p sub shell can hold?
A
6 electrons
4
Q
What is max amount of electrons a d sub shell can hold?
A
10 electrons
5
Q
What is max amount of electrons a f sub shell can hold?
A
14 electrons
6
Q
3 rules for filling orbitals
A
1) Electrons fill up lowest energy sub-shells first
2) Electrons fill orbitals singly before sharing
3) No orbital can hold more than 2 electrons
7
Q
How do the 2 electrons in each orbital spin?
A
In opposite directions
