electronic configuration Flashcards
1
Q
what is electronic configuration
A
it is how electrons are organised into the different shells of the atom
2
Q
how do you work out electronic configuration
A
you need to know how many electrons there are in an atom
3
Q
in the first shell how many atoms are allowed
A
2 electrons
4
Q
in the second shell how many atoms are allowed
A
8 electrons
5
Q
after the second shell how many electrons are allowed
A
8 electrons
