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Electron configuration and orbitals Flashcards

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What is the maximum number of electrons in each shell?

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Shell 1: 2 electrons
Shell 2: 8 electrons
Shell 3: 18 electrons
Shell 4: 32 electrons

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What is an orbital?

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Is a region within an atom that can hold up to two electrons with opposite spins

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What is a subshell?

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Is all of the orbitals of the same type in the same shell

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Chemistry AQA A-level (3 decks)

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