Periodic Table Info Flashcards
1
Q
What does the group number represent?
A
The number of valence electrons overall
E.g. Ti = group 4, 4e overall ([Ar] 3d2 4s2)
2
Q
What does the period represent?
A
Period = the s orbital number
Period number-1 = the d orbital number
period number-2 = the f orbital number (if applicable)
E.g. Ti = period 4 so [noble gas in period above] 4s, 3d
3
Q
Don’t forget to add if s, d or p block
A
Don’t forget
4
Q
Learn all orbitals of each noble gas so it’s less confusing
A
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