Electrons in energy levels Flashcards
1
Q
Quantum shells
A
n=1 shell - 2 electrons
n=2 shell - 8 electrons
n=3 shell - 18 electrons
n=4 shell - 32 electrons
2
Q
Orbital
A
a region within an atom that can hold up to two electrons with opposite spins
3
Q
S - subshells
A
2 electrons
4
Q
P - subshells
A
6 electrons
5
Q
D - subshells
A
10 electrons
6
Q
F - subshells
A
14 electrons
