Electron structure Flashcards
1
Q
Electron configuration
A
arrangement of electrons in an atom
2
Q
Electron shielding
A
repulsion between electrons in different inner shells
3
Q
(Atomic) Orbital
A
region of space around the nucleus of an atom which holds up to two electrons with opposite spins (s, p, d, f)
4
Q
Sub shell
A
A group of the same type of atomic orbital (s,p, d, f)
5
Q
How many orbitals in s subshell?
A
ONE / 2 electrons
6
Q
How many orbitals in p subshell?
A
THREE / 6 electrons
7
Q
How many orbitals in d subshell?
A
FIVE / 10 electrons
8
Q
How many orbitals in f subshell?
A
SEVEN / 14 electrons
