๐Ÿงชap chemistry review

Sublevel

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A subdivision of an electron shell (n level) designated by letters (s, p, d, f), each containing orbitals of specific shapes and energies.

AP course connection

Topic 1.5: 1.5 Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration

Unit 1

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