ELECTRONS & ORBITALS

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What is the highest energy sublevel in a principal energy level?

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f

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How many electrons can a d sublevel hold?

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10

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Why do electrons exist in only specific energy states?

Back

Because only certain wavelengths will fit around the nucleus in a stable way.

Front

What is the shape of a p orbital?

Back

Dumbbell

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What is the difference between the 2s orbital and the 3s orbital?

Back

They are different sizes.

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What is an orbital?

Back

An orbital is a region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons.

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What are the four types of orbitals?

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s, p, d, f

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons in an s orbital?

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2

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons in a p orbital?

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6

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What is the principal quantum number?

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It indicates the main energy level of an electron in an atom.