Magnetism and Electronic Configurations
The distribution of electrons in an atom, molecule, or ion in atomic or molecular orbitals.
Electrons can be in s,p,d, or f orbital Shells.
| Orbital/Shell |
# of electrons |
| S orbital |
2 electrons |
| P orbital (Shell) |
6 electrons |
| D subshell |
10 electrons |
| F subshell |
14 electrons |
Electronic configuration can be seen easier on a periodic table
Examples
Calcium:
Iodine:
Zinc:
