Question

electron configuration
objectives:
draw an orbital diagram for a given element using up and down arrows to represent
spin.
write an electron configuration for a given element.
a. label the orbital blocks and energy levels
b. complete the table below.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall orbital properties

For \(s\) orbital: Number of orbitals \(= 1\), Max electrons \(= 2\times1=2\) (since each orbital can hold 2 electrons)

Step2: Recall \(p\) orbital properties

For \(p\) orbital: Number of orbitals \(= 3\), Max electrons \(=2\times3 = 6\)

Step3: Recall \(d\) orbital properties

For \(d\) orbital: Number of orbitals \(= 5\), Max electrons \(=2\times5=10\)

Step4: Recall \(f\) orbital properties

For \(f\) orbital: Number of orbitals \(= 7\), Max electrons \(=2\times7 = 14\)

Answer:

Orbital Name	Number of Orbitals	Max # of electrons
p	3	6
d	5	10
f	7	14