Atomic Theories

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matter is made out of atoms, the properties of matter depend on the properties of atoms. The atom is the smallest unit of a element. We can break up elements.

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There are 1 orbital in the S orbital

There are 3 orbitals in the P orbital

There are 5 orbitals in the D orbital

2 electrons maximun

2n^2 2(2)^2= 2(16)= 32

the N stands for energy level

Therefore, the maximum number of electrons that can occupy a principal energy level is given by the formula 2n2. 32