Electrons And Electronic Configuration Flashcards
1
Q
What is each electron shell made up of?
A
Sub-shells
2
Q
What is each sub-shell made up of?
A
Orbitals
3
Q
How many electrons can each orbital hold?
A
One pair of electrons
4
Q
Maximum number of electrons in the first shell?
A
2
5
Q
Maximum number of electrons in the second shell?
A
8
6
Q
Maximum number of electrons in the third shell?
A
18
7
Q
Maximum number of electrons in the fourth shell?
A
32
8
Q
Definition of an orbital
A
A region within an atom that can hold up to two electrons, with opposite spins
9
Q
Shape of an S Orbital
A
Spherical
10
Q
Shape of a P Orbital
A
3D Dumb-bell
