Electron configuration
What Electron configuration means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The arrangement of electrons in an atom, such as helium having two electrons in its only shell and neon having eight in its outer shell.
The arrangement of electrons in energy levels, which determines an atom's electronic structure.
Topics that use Electron configuration
- Electronic structure (AQA GCSE)
- Group 0 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Electronic structure and stability
- Electronic structure of sodium
- Energy levels and shells
- Filling of energy levels
- Intermolecular forces
- Intermolecular forces and physical properties
- Relative atomic mass
- Structure and properties of monatomic gases
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