electron configuration
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Electron Configuration. What is Electron Configuration. The electron configuration of an atom is a form of notation which shows how the electrons are distributed among the various atomic orbital and energy levels. The format consists of a series of numbers, letters and superscripts. Example. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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ELECTRON CONFIGURATIO
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What is Electron Configuration
The electron configuration of an atom is a form of notation which shows how the electrons are distributed among the various atomic orbital and energy levels. The format consists of a series of numbers, letters and superscripts.
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Example
1s2
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1s2- HeliumThis electron configuration provides us with
the following information: The large number "1" refers to the principle quantum number
"n" which stands for the energy level. It tells us that the electrons of helium occupy the first energy level of the atom.
The letter "s" stands for the angular momentum quantum number "l". It tells us that the two electrons of the helium electron occupy an "s" or spherical orbital.
The exponent "2" refers to the total number of electrons in that orbital or sub-shell. In this case, we know that there are two electrons in the spherical orbital at the first energy level.
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Principle Quantum Number (n) and Sublevels
The number of sublevels that an energy level can contain is equal to the principle quantum number of that level. So, for example, the second energy level would have two sublevels, and the third energy level would have three sublevels.
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First Sublevelis called an s sublevel
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The second sublevel
is called a p sublevel.
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The third sublevel
is called a d sublevel
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The fourth sublevel
is called an f sublevel.
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What about more ?Although energy levels that are higher than
4 would contain additional sublevels, these sublevels have not been named because no known atom in its ground state would have electrons that occupy them.
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Sub-Energy Levels
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Energy Level
Number of sublevels
Names of sublevels
1 1 s
2 2 s, p
3 3 s, p, d
4 4 s, p, d, f
5 5 s, p, d, f, g
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SUBLEVELS AND
ORBITALS
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SublevelEach type of sublevel
holds a different number of orbitals, and
therefore, a different number of electrons.
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ORBITALSpace occupied by a
pair of electrons
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How many electrons the sublevels can
hold? s sublevels have one orbital, which can hold up to two electrons.
p sublevels have three orbitals, each of which can hold 2 electrons, for a total of 6.
d sublevels have 5 orbitals, for a possible total of 10 electrons.
f sublevels, with 7 orbitals, can hold up to 14 electrons.
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Orbital and Electron Capacity for the Four Named Sublevels
Sublevel # of orbitalsMaximum number of electrons
s 1 2
p 3 6
d 5 10
f 7 14
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Total Number of Orbital and Electrons per Energy Level
An easy way to calculate the number of orbitals found in an energy level is to use the formula n2.
For example, the third energy level (n=3) has a total of 32, or nine orbitals.
This makes sense because we know that the third energy level would have 3 sublevels;
an s sublevel with one orbital, a p sublevel with 3 orbitals and a d sublevel with 5 orbitals. 1 + 3 + 5 = 9, so the formula n2 works!
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Total Number of Electrons per Energy Level
An easy way to calculate the total number of electrons that can be held by a given energy level is to use the formula 2n2.
For example, the fourth energy level (n=4) can hold 2(4)2 = 32 electrons.
This makes sense because the fourth energy level would have four sublevels, one of each of the named types.
The s sublevel hold 2 electrons, the p sublevel holds 6 electrons , the d sublevel holds 10 electrons and the f sublevel holds 14 electrons. 2 + 6 + 10 + 14 = 32, so the formula 2n2 works!
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Write a mathematical equation that allows us to predict the Max # if we know the energy level (n)
ENERGY LEVEL MAX # OF ELECTRONS 1 22 83 184 325 50
Max # = …n…
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Equation to calculate Max # of e-
2n2Where n is any energy
level
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ELECTRON CONFIGURATION
A detailed way of showing the order in which electrons fill in
around the nucleus
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K
K:
2s21s2
4s1
3s2
2p6
3p6
Bohr Models vs. e- Config
s
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ELECTRON CONFIGURATION SYMBOLS
5f 3
Energy Level
Sub-Energy Level
# of e- in sub-
energy level
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Standard Notation of Fluorine
Main Energy
Level
Numbers
1, 2, 2Sublevels
Number of electrons in the sub level 2,2,5
1s2 2s2 2p5
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Blocks in the Periodic Table
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Shorthand Notation Use the last noble gas that is located in
the periodic table right before the element.
Write the symbol of the noble gas in brackets.
Write the remaining configuration after the brackets.
Ex: Fluorine: [He] 2s2 2p5
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The Pauli Exclusion Principle
In 1925, Wolfgang Pauli stated: No two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers. This means no atomic orbital can contain more than TWO electrons and the electrons must be of opposite spin if they are to form a pair within an orbital.
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Hund’s RuleThe most stable arrangement of
electrons is one with the maximum number of unpaired electrons. It minimizes electron-electron repulsions and stabilizes the atom.
In a set of orbitals, the electrons will fill the orbitals in a way that would give the maximum number of parallel spins (maximum number of unpaired electrons).
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AnalogyIn large families with several children, it is a luxury for each child to have their own room.
There is less fussing and fighting if siblings are not
forced to share living quarters. The entire household
experiences a lower, less frazzled energy state.
Electrons find each other very repulsive, so they too, are in a
lower energy state if each “gets their own room” or in
this case orbital.
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Electrons that are single occupants of orbitals have parallel (same
direction) spins and are assigned an up arrow.
Analogy: Students could fill each seat of a school bus, one person at a time, before doubling up.
The second electron to enter the orbital, thus forming an electron pair, is assigned a down arrow to
represent opposite spin.
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Orbital notation is basically just another way of expressing the electron configuration
of an atom.
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-Electron Spin Quantum Number
An orbital can hold only two electrons and they must have
opposite spin.
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Orbital Notation for Three Noble Gases
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Aufbau Diagram
for Hydrogen
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Aufbau Diagram for
Helium
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Aufbau Diagram for
Lithium
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Aufbau Diagram for Beryllium
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Aufbau Diagram for
Boron
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Aufbau Diagram for
Fluorine