A level Chem Atomic Orbitals

What is the principle quantum number?

The number that a shell is given. Or n

What principle quantum number would the first four shells have?

n=1 n=2 n=3 n=4

What is the principle quantum number?

The number that a shell is given. Or n

What principle quantum number would the first four shells have?

n=1 n=2 n=3 n=4

What is the equation use to calculate the maximum amount of electrons a shell can hold?

2n²

How many electrons would the 4 shell be able to hold?

32 electrons

What is the name of the region where electrons are found?

Atomic orbitals

Define an atomic orbital!

This is the region around the nucleus that can hold up to two electrons with opposite spins

What types of spins can an electron have?

An up spin or a down spin

Can 2 electrons in an orbital spin the same direction?

No they must have opposite spins

What are electrons seen as?

Clouds of negative charge

What can be said about the location of an electron?

We cant be certain on the exact location of the electron

How many different types of atomic orbitals are there?

4

What letters are assigned to each orbital?

s p d and f

What does an atomic orbital show us?

A 95% probability of where an electron will exist

Describe the shape of the s orbital!

It has a spherical shape

Which orbital does every single shell contain?

An s orbital

Describe the p orbitals!

There are 3 different p orbitals

Their shape resembles a dumbbell

Which shells contain the p orbital?

shells 2,3 and 4

What shells contain 5 d orbitals?

Shells 3 and 4

How many p orbitals are there

3

How many d orbitals are there?

5

How many f orbitals are there?

7

How many s orbitals are there?

1

Which shells have the 7 f orbitals?

Shells 4 and above

What is a subshell?

All the orbitals of the same type in the same shell