Electron Structure (OCR A-Level Chemistry A): Flashcards
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Formula for max electrons in shell
Formula for max electrons in shell
Shape of s-orbital
Shape of s-orbital
Spherical
Shape of p-orbital
Shape of p-orbital
Dumbbell (two lobes)
Max electrons in one orbital
Max electrons in one orbital
2 (with opposite spins)
Number of p-orbitals from shell onwards
Number of p-orbitals from shell onwards
Three
Total electrons three p-orbitals can hold
Total electrons three p-orbitals can hold
6
Which fills first: 4s or 3d?
Which fills first: 4s or 3d?
4s fills before 3d
Which empties first when forming ions: 4s or 3d?
Which empties first when forming ions: 4s or 3d?
4s empties first
Hund's rule
Hund's rule
Orbitals of same energy occupied singly before pairing
Number of d-orbitals from shell onwards
Number of d-orbitals from shell onwards
Five