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Shells, Subshells, and Orbitals Instructional VideoShells, Subshells, and Orbitals Instructional Video
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Khan Academy
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7th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:41
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2019
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Shells, Subshells, and Orbitals

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A more detailed description and definition of orbitals, and the role they play in the atomic world, are the focus of this video. The "P Orbitals" are described by taking a close look at the carbon element's properties. The periodic table of the elements plays a prominent role in this fine video.

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electron configuration, electrons, atoms, orbitals, the bohr model

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atoms, bohr model, electron configuration, orbitals, science

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