orbitalsquest said:I am wondering how is it that the electrons go from one elctron shell to another because I learned that the shells only meet in the nucleus of the element so how is it possible for it to change shells without becoming a nuetralized charge?
Electron orbitals are regions of space around an atom's nucleus where electrons are most likely to be found. They describe the three-dimensional motion of electrons in an atom.
There are four types of electron orbitals: s, p, d, and f. Each type has a different shape and can hold a different number of electrons.
Electrons move in orbitals in a wave-like motion, known as quantum motion. They do not move in a circular orbit like planets around the sun, but rather exist in a state of probability within the orbital.
The shape of an electron orbital is determined by the energy level and angular momentum of the electron. The different types of orbitals have different energy levels and angular momenta, resulting in their distinct shapes.
The electron orbitals determine the arrangement of electrons in an atom, which in turn determines an element's properties and placement in the periodic table. The number and arrangement of electrons in an atom's orbitals determine its chemical reactivity and physical properties.