Electron configuration/shells Flashcards
1
Q
how many electrons can each shell hold
A
2n(2)
2
Q
what is an orbital
A
3D region of space around the nucleus
3
Q
what are the 4 different sub-shells
A
s, p, d + f
4
Q
what shape is an s sub-shell
A
spherical shape
5
Q
how many electrons can a s sub-shell hold
A
2
6
Q
how many orbitals in a s sub-shell
A
1
7
Q
what shape is an p sub-shell
A
dumb bell shape
8
Q
how many electrons can a p sub-shell hold
A
6
9
Q
how many electrons can a d sub-shell hold
A
10
10
Q
how many electrons can a f sub-shell hold
A
14
11
Q
how many orbitals in a p sub-shell
A
3
12
Q
how many orbitals in a d sub-shell
A
5
13
Q
how many orbitals in a f sub-shell
A
7
14
Q
what sub-shells are in the first shell
A
s
15
Q
what sub-shells are in the second shell
A
s +p