The Shapes of Atomic Orbitals

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Electrons orbit the nucleus in circles called the energyEnergy is the ability to do work. Energy exists in several forms such as heat, kinetic or mechanical energy, light, potential energy, and electrical energy. Units of Energy: The SI unit... More levels (n)

Inside the energy levels are sublevels s, p, d, f

inside the sub-levels are orbitals.

Energy level ⇒ sublevel ⇒ orbital

An orbital is defined as the region or space in which an electron in a given energy level is most likely to be