CurrentModeloftheAtom.pptVIP

Current Model of the Atom current model based on quantum theory electrons exist in probability clouds called orbitals electrons do NOT orbit nucleus in circular pattern How can we keep track of the electrons? Notation Shells are designated by the principal quantum number n (n=1, n=2, etc.) (bigger n means larger shell) {analogy is floors in apartment building} Each shell is divided into subshells (called s, p, d, f, etc.) (n=1 has s; n=2 has s p; n=3 has s, p, d; n=4 has s, p, d, f) that tell about the shape {analogy is apartments on a floor} s-orbitals p-orbitals d-orbitals Notation Shell