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photon79
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hey where r my recent posts on orbital properties and electron energies?
Orbital properties refer to the characteristics and behaviors of the orbitals of an atom, including their shape, size, and energy levels.
Orbital properties are determined through quantum mechanical calculations and experiments, which take into account factors such as the atomic nucleus, electron interactions, and the laws of quantum mechanics.
An electron's energy in an orbital is determined by its distance from the nucleus and the shape of the orbital. The closer an electron is to the nucleus, the lower its energy level will be.
Electron energies differ in different orbitals due to their different shapes and sizes. Orbitals with higher energy levels are typically larger and more diffuse, allowing for the electron to be further from the nucleus.
Electrons occupy different energy levels in an atom due to the laws of quantum mechanics, which dictate that electrons can only exist in certain discrete energy states. These energy levels correspond to the different orbitals around the nucleus.