Orbital Diagrams
Grade 11th Grade · Chemistry · 60 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can draw orbital diagrams to represent the electron configurations of elements, including transition metals which can have multiple oxidation states.
Warm-Up Video
Wayne Breslyn (Dr. B.) · 7:07
How to Write Orbital Filling Diagrams for Atoms: Examples & Practice
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
An orbital filling diagram is a representation of where electrons are around the nucleus of an atom.
- 2
The atomic number of an element tells you the number of protons and, in a neutral atom, the number of electrons.
- 3
When drawing orbital diagrams, electrons are added to orbitals following specific rules: s orbitals hold up to 2 electrons, p orbitals hold up to 6 electrons, and d orbitals hold up to 10 electrons.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Draw the orbital diagram for neutral Iron (Fe).”
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