electron configuration

• definition

  an orbital is a region of space where an electron is likely to be found and can hold up to 2 electrons
• s orbital shape - spherical shape

  p orbital shape - dumbbell shape
• • Within the s sub-shell there is   one   s orbital   
  • Within the p sub-shell there are   three   p orbitals
  • Within the d sub-shell there are  five   d orbitals