Module 2 - Electron Structure Flashcards
What does the principal
quantum number indicate?
The shell occupied by the electrons
What is a shell?
A group of orbitals with the same
principal quantum number
How many electrons can the
1st shell hold?
2
How many electrons can the
2nd shell hold?
8
How many electrons can the
3rd shell hold?
18
How many electrons can the
4th shell hold?
32
What is an orbital?
A region around the nucleus that can
hold up to two electrons with opposite
spins
How many electrons can an
orbital hold?
2
What are the 4 types of
orbitals?
● s orbital
● p orbital
● d orbital
● f orbital
What is the shape of a
s-orbital?
Spherical
What is the shape of a
p-orbital?
Dumb-bell shape
How many orbitals are found
in a S subshell?
1
How many electrons can be
held in a S subshell?
2
How many orbitals does P
subshell have?
3
How many electrons can be
held in a P subshell?
6
How many orbitals are present
in a D subshell?
5
How many electrons are present
in a D subshell orbital?
10
How many orbitals are found
in a F subshell?
7
How many electrons can fill F
subshell?
14
What letter used to represent
shell number?
n
From which shell onwards is S
orbital present?
n=1
From which shell onwards is
P-orbital present?
n = 2
From which shell onwards is
D-orbital present?
n = 3
From which shell onwards is
F-orbital present?
n = 4