MODULE 2 - 2.2.1 electron structure Flashcards
1
Q
What subshells are found in electron shells?
A
4 subshells (s,p,d,f)
2
Q
How many electrons in the s orbital
A
1 orbital. 2 electrons
3
Q
How many electrons in the p orbital
A
3 orbitals. 6 electrons
4
Q
How many electrons in the d orbital
A
5 orbitals. 10 electrons
5
Q
How many electrons in the f orbital
A
7 orbitals. 14 electrons
6
Q
How many electrons are there in shell number 1
A
- Has 1s subshell
7
Q
How many electrons in shell number 2
A
- Has 2s, 2p subshell
8
Q
How many electrons in shell number 3
A
- Has 3s, 3p, 3d
9
Q
What is another term for ‘shell number’
A
Principle quantum number
10
Q
What is the shape of the s orbital
A
Spherical
11
Q
What is the shape of the p orbital
A
Dumbbell. Orbitals at 90 degrees to each other
12
Q
How do electrons pair up?
A
With opposite spins as they repel
