Atomic Orbitals

• What number are each shell given?

  The principle quantum number or n= 1.
• How do calculate the number of electrons?


  2n^2
• Where are electrons found?


  Electrons are found in regions called atomic orbitals.
• What is an atomic orbital?


  a region around a nucleus that can hold up to two electrons with opposite spins.
• What is an electron?


  A cloud of negative charge.
• Which orbitals are there?

  s,p,d,f
• What does. the s orbital look like?


  A sphere.
• What does the p orbital look like?


  A dumbell.
• What is a sub shell?


  All of the orbitals of the same type in the same shell. eg 1s sub shell.