2.2.1 Electron Structure Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
How is the capacity of electrons in a shell calculated?
A
2n2
2
Q
What are the 4 different subshells?
A
s, p, d, f
3
Q
What is an orbital?
A
a region around the nucleus that can hold up to 2 electrons with opposite spins
4
Q
How are orbitals filled?
A
-in order of increasing energy
-for orbitals with the same energy, occupation singly before pairing
5
Q
What is the electron capacity of the s subshell?
A
2 (1 orbital)
6
Q
What is the electron capacity of the p subshell?
A
6 (3 orbitals)
7
Q
What is the electron capacity of the d orbital?
A
10 (5 orbitals)
8
Q
What is the electron capacity of the f orbital?
A
14 (7 orbitals)
9
Q
What is the shape of the s- subshell?
A
sphere
10
Q
What is the shape of the p- subshell?
A
dumbell
