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2 per (sub) orbital:
In total
2 in (the only) s orbital,
6 in (3x) p orbitals
10 in (5x) d orbitals
14 in (7x) f orbitals
18 in (9x) g orbitals
22 in (11x) h orbitals etc. etc. but the last ones are improbable to exist in 'our universe'
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∙ 12y agoThe Periodic Table is divided into 4 divisions: s-block, p-block, d-block, and f-block.
The key to understanding the shape of the periodiv table is to examine the electron configurations" now i'm sure there is a simpler way of saying that but i dont have one--
- s-block elements (in all periods) range from group 1 and 2 (the alkaline metals and alkali earth metals) only two groups because theirs 's' orbital can only hold a maximum of 2 electrons.
- p-block: appears from period 2 to 7, the p block is wider because p orbitals can only hold a maximum of 6 electrons (groups 13-18).
- d-block: appears from period 4 to 7, the number pretty much ranges all across, being 10 elements wide, so maximal 10 electrons (transition metals in group 3 to 12).
- f-block: appears from period 6 and 7 (lanthanides and actinides), the f-block pretty much ranges for 14 electrons from-to number 58-71 and 90-103.
S holds 2
P holds 6
D holds 10
F holds 14
In Period (nr) there are maximal:
1= 2 electrons
2= 8 > total=10
3= 8 > total=18
4=18 > total=36
5=18 > total=54
6=32 > total=86
7=32 > total=118 (never reached, element 118 unknown)
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∙ 14y agoWell actually the minimum of innermost shell orbital number is Two, the second and the third orbital number is Eightalso . . . the maximum of the outermost shell orbital number is Eighteen.
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∙ 12y agoThe period number (in the periodic system) is the same as the number of shells.
So the maximum is seven (atom number 118 is the last one in this period; however, up till now it is not yet synthesized).
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∙ 15y agowell the electron shell theory only works for about the first 22 or so elements. But for those elements, it is 2 electrons in the first shell, 8 in the second shell, 8 in the third shell and whatever is leftover in the fourth shell.
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∙ 15y agoas far as i know, an atomic orbital can only accommodate 2 electrons with opposite spin. A shell can have 2 , 8 , 16, 32 electrons depending on its distance from the nucleus.
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∙ 11y ago2 on the first shell and up to 8 on the valence shell.
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∙ 12y agotwo, im doin dis now lol:)
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How many shells exists in an atom and what are the names of that shells?
The number of shells varies. The row number of the element is the number of shells. They don't really have names, but they're referred to by how many levels they are away from the nucleus.
What orbits in layers in the atom?
Electrons with different energy levels orbit in the different shells of the atom. The electrons located in the outer shell are called valence electrons, they have the most energy and are the ones who participate most in bonding.
What is electronic shells?
A shell surrounding the nucleus of an atom containing electrons.
Allowed orbits is a phrase applied to the?
Electrons in Bohr's model of the atom
What model do scientists use to talk about the orbits of electrons in an atom?
Proton Cloud
What is the maximum number of orbits in an atom?
seven
What is the maximum number of orbits is an atom?
7 atoms
The maximum number of orbits in an atom is?
Thier is a total of Seven orbits per atom.
Is a electron located inside the nucleus of an atom?
No, they are located in the shells or orbits of an atom.
What is The Structure Of The Atom And The Position Of The Protons Neutrons And Electrons?
Protons and neutrons can be found in the centre of the atom in the nucleus. Electrons orbit round the nucleus in shells/orbits and are extremely small compared to the rest of the atom. Protons have a positive +1 charge and neutrons have no charge and are neutral. Electrons have a negative -1 charge. Protons and neutrons give the atom its mass. Each shell has a maximum number of electrons it can take. In the first shell it is 2. In all other shells (up to calcium) the maximum number is 8. An atom can gain or lose electrons, becoming what is known as an ion. An ion is nothing more than an electrically charged atom. Adding or removing electrons from an atom does not change which element it is, just its charge. The number of electrons equals the number of protons. The number of protons is the roton/atomic number. The number of neutrons can be found by subtracting the Atomic Mass from the atomic number (as the atomic mass it both the protons and neutrons combined.)
What is the maximum number of electron shells in an atom?
the number of electons found in each shell can be found by 2 n squared 1 shell would have 2 electrons
What is the structure of the atom and the position of protons neutrons and electrons?
Protons and neutrons can be found in the centre of the atom in the nucleus. Electrons orbit round the nucleus in shells/orbits and are extremely small compared to the rest of the atom. Protons have a positive +1 charge and neutrons have no charge and are neutral. Electrons have a negative -1 charge. Protons and neutrons give the atom its mass. Each shell has a maximum number of electrons it can take. In the first shell it is 2. In all other shells (up to calcium) the maximum number is 8. An atom can gain or lose electrons, becoming what is known as an ion. An ion is nothing more than an electrically charged atom. Adding or removing electrons from an atom does not change which element it is, just its charge. The number of electrons equals the number of protons. The number of protons is the roton/atomic number. The number of neutrons can be found by subtracting the atomic mass from the atomic number (as the atomic mass it both the protons and neutrons combined.)
What is the value of n for the valence shells of as?
The value of 'n' for the valence shells is the number of shells that specific atom has
How many of atoms are in the 3rd shell of an atom with 4 shells?
If you are asking about the number of electrons then it would be 8. The first shell can hold a maximum number of 2 electrons. The second and third shell would have a maximum of 8 electrons each.
How many electron shells does an atom of oxygen have?
An oxygen atom has two shells. The first contains two electrons, and the second contains six electrons.
How many electrons are all atoms trying to get?
atoms try to get 10 electrons on shells around the atom. how many shells the atom has is based on the atomic number and atomic mass the atomic number determines how many shells their are.
What property does a neutral atom have?
In a neutral atom, the number of electrons in the outer shells equals the number of protons in the nucleus.
