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Electron Configuration. Quantum Mechanics ( Ohh scary). Quantum Mechanical Model. Schrodinger’s equations, when solved give the most probably location of electrons in the electron cloud. The energy levels in the electron cloud are labeled by Principle Quantum Numbers (n).
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Electron Configuration Quantum Mechanics (Ohh scary)
Quantum Mechanical Model • Schrodinger’s equations, when solved give the most probably location of electrons in the electron cloud. • The energy levels in the electron cloud are labeled by Principle Quantum Numbers (n). • First energy level: n = 1 • Second energy level: n = 2 • Third energy level: n = 3 • Fourth energy level: n = 4
Quantum Mechanical Model • Each sublevel corresponds to orbitals with different shapes. • These orbitals are areas most likely to contain electrons.
S sublevels • The s sublevel is made up of a single s orbital. • It is spherical in shape • A maximum of 2 electrons can fit into any s sublevel
P sublevels • The p sublevel is composed of 3 orbitals: • px • py • pz • These orbitals are dumbbell shaped • A maximum of 6 electrons can be found in the p sublevel
D sublevels • Each d sublevel is composed of 5 orbitals. • A total of 10 electrons can be found in the d sublevel.
F sublevels • The f sublevel is composed of 7 f orbitals. Each orbital is each in the amount of energy. • A total of 14 electrons can be found in an f sublevel.
