Question

Define atomic orbital names based on atomic numbers

Answer 1

atomic orbitals can be written in terms of quantum numbers, is that what your referring to?

Answer 2

@aaronq im referring to the terms of quatum numbers but i just dont understand any of it

Answer 3

get a periodic table out

Answer 4

the periodic table is nicely set up in blocks of orbitals

Answer 5

go on

Answer 6

except helium which is 1s^2

Answer 7

so lets say you have Mg

Answer 8

you start off from the top and make your way left to right counting every electron (b/c quantum numbers are basically electron configurations)

Answer 9

Mg in it's neutral state: has 12 electrons.. so 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2

Answer 10

try one, try Phosphorous

Answer 11

ok gimme a second

Answer 12

1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^3 ? So it's electron configuration?

Answer 13

yup thats correct. it's a little more difficult when you enter the d block because you start at 3d

Answer 14

ok thanks your awesome!!!!

Answer 15

haha no prob dude !