Electron Configuration, Physical Science Game

What does electron configuration refer to? Well, it is the arrangement of electrons in energy levels around an atomic nucleus. Electron configuration is also called electronic structure. Play this physical science game to learn more about electron configuration.

Electron Configuration and Atomic Orbitals
In this article, we'll go over Atomic Orbitals, Number of electrons in a subshell, and the Rule of maximum multiplicity. Finally, we'll review the Symbol of the atomic orbitals. Let's begin! Hopefully this article has been helpful. If you're still confused about this concept, you can refer to the other articles on this topic. If you don't understand some concepts, you'll find these useful.
Atomic orbitals
An atom's electron configuration allows scientists to understand and interpret atomic spectra. Atoms fill their atomic orbitals according to the Aufbau principle, which is a fundamental property of matter. The first step in filling an atom's orbitals is to determine the number of electrons present, and then to assign each electron its appropriate number. Electrons are typically paired and unpaired, and the order of filling the atomic orbitals depends on the Madelung rule. In general, electrons fill their orbitals in the lowest energy state first, and avoid pairing.
Number of electrons in each subshell
The number of atoms with three or more valence electrons will usually have a different number of electrons in each subshell. The shells are separated by a space, called a shell, and are labeled s, p, d, and f. The s subshell is characterized by its ability to hold two, six, or fourteen electrons, depending on the electron configuration.
Rule of maximum multiplicity
The Hund's rule is a fundamental principle in quantum chemistry. It describes the highest and lowest energy states of atoms. Its application extends to spectroscopy and quantum chemistry. The maximum multiplicity of an atom is determined by the number of electrons in the outermost subshell. In general, the lowest energy state is found in atoms with the outermost subshell half filled or more than half filled.
Order in which atomic orbitals are filled
When it comes to writing atomic orbitals, the "order" is not set in stone. There is no definite order, but for any given configuration, a single orbital is filled before it can be filled by another electron. In most cases, the first notation follows the Madelung rule: the 4s are filled before the 3d. This is because electrons in a shelled subshell are unusually stable.