1
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What is an orbital?
A
An electron cloud, a region of negative charge surrounding the nucleus where the electron resides.
2
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What are the three types of orbitals?
A
S>p>d>f
3
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What is the shape of the s orbital?
A
Spherical
4
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What is the shape of the p orbital?
A
Three Dumbells
5
Q
What is the shape of the D orbital?
A
Five dumbells
6
Q
What are the anomalies to EC?
A
Chromium and Copper which fill in either completely or halfway the 3D orbital
7
Q
What does spin pairing allow?
A
Minimising the repulsion and maximises stability
8
Q
How are spin pairs drawn?
A
Two Arrows facing opposite directions
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