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: Each '''electron orbital''' only holds a certain number of [[electron]]s. | : Each '''electron orbital''' only holds a certain number of [[electron]]s. | ||
| − | : These '''orbitals''' and the number of [[electron]]s in an [[atom]] determine the | + | : These '''orbitals''' and the number of [[electron]]s in an [[atom]] determine the chemistry of an [[element]]. |
: The number of '''electron orbitals''' determines the [[Period]] on the [[Periodic Table]]. | : The number of '''electron orbitals''' determines the [[Period]] on the [[Periodic Table]]. | ||
: The number of [[electron]]s in the last '''orbital''' ([[Outer Shell]]) determines the [[Group (Chemistry)|Group]] on the [[Periodic Table]]. | : The number of [[electron]]s in the last '''orbital''' ([[Outer Shell]]) determines the [[Group (Chemistry)|Group]] on the [[Periodic Table]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:50, 24 November 2018
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An electron orbital, also known as an electron shell, are the locations where electrons orbit the nucleus of atoms.
About Electron Orbitals
- Each electron orbital only holds a certain number of electrons.
- These orbitals and the number of electrons in an atom determine the chemistry of an element.
- The number of electron orbitals determines the Period on the Periodic Table.
- The number of electrons in the last orbital (Outer Shell) determines the Group on the Periodic Table.