Electron Configuration

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Showing the arrangement of the electrons in various elements.

Investigation into the location of electrons showing that they are arranged in electron shells surrounding the nucleus. Examples are given of the electron configurations of various elements: hydrogen, helium, lithium, neon, sodium and argon.
From: GCSE Bitesize Revision: Science : Chemistry
First Broadcast : 27 March 2008

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 9-11,14-16

Subject : Chemistry, Science

Topic : Grouping materials

Keywords : Atomic structure, Electron shells, Electron rings, Electron configuration, Nucleus, Helium, Lithium, Neon, Sodium, Argon,

Notes : Use clip as an introduction to or as part of revision for the topic of electron arrangement and electron shells.

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