Electron Cloud Shells and Orbitals Marked on Periodic Table of Atoms

Electron Cloud Shells: The Foundation of Atomic Structure

The electron cloud refers to the region surrounding the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found. These electrons are organized into shells, each representing a specific energy level.

Here is Periodic Table for Atoms, with marked Electroun Cloud Shells and Orbitals. Under this table is explanation, how it works

Electron Orbitals and Shells Marked on Periodic Table

1. Energy Levels and Quantum Numbers

2. Subshells and Orbital Shapes

Within each energy shell, electrons are further organized into subshells:

Shell (n) Subshells Total Orbitals Max Electrons
1 1s 1 2
2 2s, 2p 4 8
3 3s, 3p, 3d 9 18
4 4s, 4p, 4d, 4f 16 32

Orbital Shapes

Here is an image showing the shapes of atomic orbitals:

Electron Orbital Shell shapes s, p, d, f

3. Shell Sizes and Radii

4. Electron Capacity

Formula for Maximum Electrons:

5. Electron Distribution, Stability and Filling Order

Filling order of shells in table

Electron Shell orbitals filling process with marked filling order as arrows

6. Applications of Electron Shells

Links to connected topics

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island_of_stability

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_tunnelling

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