Electron Structure Revision.

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  • Created on: 18-02-17 20:49
What is an orbital?
A region of space within an atom which can hold up to two electrons with opposite spin.
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Why do two electrons have opposite spin?
1)Both electrons have a negative charge.2) Negative charges repel each other.
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What shape are s-orbitals?
Spherical.
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What shape are p-orbitals?
Propeller shape.
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How many electrons can be held in an s-sub-shell?
2 (one orbital).
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How many electrons can be held in a p-sub-shell?
6 (3 p-orbitals).
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How many electrons can be held in a d-sub-shell?
10 (5 d-orbitals).
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How many electrons can be held in an f-sub-shell?
14 (7 f-orbitals).
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How many electrons are in the first shell?
2.
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How many electrons in the second shell?
8.
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How many electrons in the third shell?
18.
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How many electrons in the fourth shell?
32.
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