Electron Configurations

Definition

Electron configurations refer to the arrangement of electrons in an atom's energy levels or orbitals. It shows the specific distribution of electrons among different subshells within an atom.

Related terms

Orbital: A region in space where there is a high probability of finding an electron. Orbitals can have different shapes, such as s, p, d, or f orbitals.

Subshell:

A subdivision of an energy level that consists of one or more orbitals of the same shape and energy.

Valence Electrons:

Electrons located in the outermost energy level (valence shell) of an atom that participate in chemical bonding.