electron configuration Flashcards
1
Q
what is aufbau’s principle?
A
electrons fill the orbital with the lowest available energy state
giving the most stable electron configuration
2
Q
what is the pattern of electrons?
A
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p6
3
Q
What are the different orbitals?
A
s
p
d
f