Let’s go step by step to fill in the table for
Orbital Name,
Number of Orbitals, and
Maximum # of Electrons.
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Step 1: Understand what each orbital type means
In chemistry, electrons live in “orbitals” — think of them like rooms where electrons can hang out. Each type of orbital (s, p, d, f) has a different shape and holds a different number of electrons.
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s orbital: spherical shape → only
1 orbital per energy level → holds max
2 electrons
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p orbitals: dumbbell shapes → there are
3 orbitals per energy level (px, py, pz) → each holds 2 electrons → total
6 electrons
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d orbitals: more complex shapes →
5 orbitals per energy level → 5 × 2 =
10 electrons
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f orbitals: even more complex →
7 orbitals per energy level → 7 × 2 =
14 electrons
This is standard knowledge from atomic structure.
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Step 2: Fill in the table
We’ll write this clearly:
| Orbital Name | Number of Orbitals | Maximum # of Electrons |
|--------------|--------------------|-------------------------|
| S | 1 | 2 |
| P | 3 | 6 |
| D | 5 | 10 |
| F | 7 | 14 |
✔ Double-check:
- s: 1 orbital × 2 e⁻ = 2 ✔️
- p: 3 orbitals × 2 e⁻ = 6 ✔️
- d: 5 orbitals × 2 e⁻ = 10 ✔️
- f: 7 orbitals × 2 e⁻ = 14 ✔️
All correct.
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Final Answer:
S: 1 orbital, 2 electrons
P: 3 orbitals, 6 electrons
D: 5 orbitals, 10 electrons
F: 7 orbitals, 14 electrons
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of atomic orbitals worksheet.
