atomic orbitals Flashcards by ryan mullan

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what is an atomic orbital?

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an area around an electron where there is a 95% probability an electron will exist at any given time.

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how can you calculate the maximum number of electrons a shell can hold?

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using the formula 2n*2 (n referring to the number of shells)

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