Writing Electron Configurations - Energy Sublevels Flashcards
1
Q
Define electron configuration.
A
The electron configuration shows the arrangement of electrons in an atom of an element
2
Q
How many electrons can a s sublevel hold?
A
2 electrons
3
Q
How many electrons can a p sublevel hold?
A
6
4
Q
How many electrons can a d sublevel hold?
A
10
5
Q
Define the Aufbau Principle
A
When building up the electron configuration of an atom in its ground state, the electrons occupy the lowest available energy levels
6
Q
What is important to know about half filled sublevels?
A
Sublevels that are exactly half-filled or completely filled have extra stability
