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Number of electrons that can be held in the second orbit?
The second energy level (orbit) can hold 8 electrons.
When a circuit is open do electrons go backwards or do they just stop?
When a circuit is open, electrons do not flow at all. They do not go backwards or stop within the circuit because there is no complete path for them to move through.
How many electrons surround the nucleus of an atom of aluminum?
14 neutrons because the average atomic mass is about 27 and there are 13 protons.
How many electrons go on the outer most energy level on an atom?
The maximum number of electrons that can occupy the outermost energy level of an atom is 8. This rule is based on the octet rule, which states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons, making them more stable.
Are electrons found in the nucleus of a atom?
No, electrons are not found in the nucleus of an atom. Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom in specific energy levels. The nucleus of an atom consists of protons and neutrons.
Can a stable atom have an orbital which has three electrons?
Yes, a stable atom can have an orbital with three electrons. An atomic orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons with opposite spins, following the Pauli exclusion principle. The third electron would go into a different orbital within the same energy level.
When the electrons release energy as visible light where do the electrons go?
Yes. When electrons go from a higher energy orbital to a lower one, they release photons (ie: light).
How would I find the electron configuration for carbon?
Carbon is the sixth element with a total of 6 electrons. In writing the electron configuration for carbon the first two electrons will go in the 1s orbital. Since 1s can only hold two electrons the next 2 electrons for C goes in the 2s orbital. The remaining two electrons will go in the 2p orbital. Therefore the C electron configuration will be 1s2 2s2 2p2.
Why does the s orbital fill before the p orbital?
It has a lower energy level. All else being equal, electrons tend to go into the lowest energy orbital with space available.
How many electrons go in the first second and third orbitals?
Two (2) electrons (s shell)Eight (8) electrons (2 in s, 6 in p)Eighteen (18) electrons (2 in s, 6 in p, 10 in d)The periodic table PDF at Los Alamos National Laboratory is pretty good and has the shell configurations. See related link.
How many electrons can go into a orbital?
In an atom, electrons are in "shells", the first shell is around the center of the atom and holds a maximum of 2 electrons. Each subsequent shell out, will hold a maximum of 8 electrons. there is no maximum number of shells.
How many electrons can go in each orbital?
S can hold no more than 2 P can hold up to 6 D can hold up to 10 F can hold up to 14
An element with 20 protons and 20 electrons gains one electron The electron goes into what type of orbital?
The extra electron would go into a 4s orbital because 4s can hold up to 2 electrons before 3d can be filled.
What is an orbital in chemistry?
An orbit can also be called an energy level, which can be found in an atom. When an atom is 'excited', its electrons move up energy levels, changing it's shape from an S-cloud (circular) to a P-cloud (hourglass). Then, the electrons settle and go bake to their natural state. An 'S' level can hold 2 electrons A 'P' level can hold 6 electrons A 'D' level can hold 10 electrons and an 'F' electron can hold 14 electrons
How many Electrons per atom orbit?
There are four kinds of orbitals: s, p, d, and f. Each s orbital hold 2 electrons (1 pair). Each p orbital holds 6 (3 pairs), d orbitals hold 10 (5 pairs) and f orbitals hold 14 (7 pairs). The first orbit only has an s orbital. So it holds 2 electrons. The second and third orbits each have an s and a p orbital. So they each hold 8 electrons. The fourth and fifth orbits each have an s, a p, and a d orbital. So they each hold 18 electrons. The sixth and seventh orbits each have an s, a p, a d, and an f orbital. They each hold 32 electrons. To place the electrons in their orbitals: Start at Hydrogen and follow through the periodic table, adding one electron per element until you reach the one you're wondering about. You can also start at the previous noble gas and go towards the element in question. Add electrons to an s orbital if you are in group I or II (or He). Add electrons to a p orbital if you in group IIIA - Noble gases. Remember that the first p orbital is 2p. Add electrons to a d orbital if you are in the transition metals. Remember that the first d orbital is 3d. Add electrons to an f orbital if you are in the rare earth metals (the ones that are usually an insert at the bottom of the page). Remember that the first f orbital is 4f. Also, place all the electrons in the orbital unpaired, then pair them up after all the spots are full. Then progress on to the next type of orbital.
What is the Maximum number of electrons into 4d orbital?
The maximum number of electrons that can occupy a 4d orbital is 10. This is because each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, and there are 5 4d orbitals available. Therefore, 2 electrons can occupy each of the 5 orbitals, giving a total of 10 electrons in the 4d orbital.
What is the element with the valence electron configuration of 3s2 3p1?
Electrons are organized into orbitals of varying levels of electrons. Imagine it as a shell, starting with two orbiting 1s2 electrons. From there, you get 2 more. 2s2. It's the second layer of S. Then you go to 2p6. The p electrons are different in that they're more tightly packed. Then you have 3s2. It's the third layer of s electrons. So, the number designates the level of orbital of that subset of electrons.
