Electronic Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the shell number called?
A
Principal quantum number, n
2
Q
What is an atomic orbital?
A
A region around the nucleus that can hold up to two electrons w/ opposite spins
3
Q
Why must the electrons in an orbital have opposite spins?
A
Opposite spins = help counteract the repulsion between the negative charges of the 2 electrons.