Electron Configuration Flashcards
1
Q
Orbitals
A
S, P, D, and F
2
Q
MAX Electrons in each orbital
A
S-2, P- 6, D- 10, F- 14
3
Q
Number of boxes for each orbital
A
S- 2- 1: P- 6- 3: D- 10- 5: F- 14- 7
4
Q
Hund’s Rule
A
one electron per orbital first AKA one per seat first
5
Q
Pauli’s Principle
A
electron pairs must spin in opposite directions
6
Q
Aufbau
A
electrons go in lowest energy level first
