Electronic Structure

Question 1

True or false

Electrons always occupy shells and the shells with the lowest energy levels are always filled first .

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Where are atoms the happiest

Answer 2

When they have a full out shell

E.g. noble gases (group 0)

Question 3

What are the 2 ways in which you can show the electronic structure of an atom

Answer 3

By drawing the atoms
Or
Writing the electronic configuration

Question 4

What are the maximum number of electrons per shell

1st
2nd
3rd

Answer 4

1st- 2 electrons
2nd- 8 electrons
3rd- 8 electrons