Chapter 2.2- Electrons,Bonding and structure Flashcards
How many electrons can each shell hold?
2n^2 number of electrons where n=shell number
What does n represent?
the principle quantum number (indicates the shell number)
How many electrons does the 1st shell contain?
2 (1)^2=2
How many electrons does the 2nd shell contain?
8
How many electrons does the 3rd shell contain?
18
How many electrons does the 4th shell contain?
32
What is a shell?
group of atomic orbitals with the same principle quantum number, n. Also known as the main energy level.
What model did Niels Bohr dissprove?
plum-pudding model, which proposed that electrons were found within a a sea of positive charge.
What was Bohr’s proposed model for the structure of the atom?
his model depicts the atom as a small, positively charged nucleus surrounded by electrons that travel in circular orbits (defined by their energy levels) around the centre.
What is an orbital?
a region around the nucleus that can hold up to two electrons, with opposite spins
What are the four different types of orbital?
s , p, d, f
What is the shape of an s-orbital?
spherical shape
From n=1, how many s-orbital are found in each shell?
1
What is the shape of the p-orbitals?
3D dumb-bell shape
From n=2, how many p-orbitals are found in each shell?
three p-orbitals, px, py and pz
From n=3 upwards, how many d-orbitals are found in each shell?
5
From n=4 upwards, how many f orbitals are found in each shell?
7
How many electrons can be held in each of the p orbitals in total?
6
How many electrons can be held in each of the s-orbitals in total?
2
How many electrons can be held in each of the d-orbtials in total?
10
How many electrons can be held in each of the f-orbitals in total?
14
What are orbitals that are in the same energy level grouped together called?
sub-shells
How are each orbitals represented?
boxes
How are electrons arranged in each box (orbital)
- electrons have a property called spin
- the two electrons in each box (orbital) must have opposite spins