How to Write and Understand Electron Configuration

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In this episode:

  • What does electron configuration mean for atoms and simple ions
  • Which orbitals fill first?
  • Do electrons pair up in orbitals or half-fill the subshell first?
  • The funny thing about 3d and 4s subshells
  • Electron configuration notation explained

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The download mentioned in this episode:

https://chemistrymadesimple.net/orbital/

In this episode:

  • What does electron configuration mean for atoms and simple ions
  • Which orbitals fill first?
  • Do electrons pair up in orbitals or half-fill the subshell first?
  • The funny thing about 3d and 4s subshells
  • Electron configuration notation explained

Find out more about the Chemistry Made Simple academy



Contact me:

Instagram @chemistrymadesimple

Email Matthew@ChemistryMadeSimple.net

Record a voice note for me: chemistrymadesimple.net/voicenote


Join the discussion at the Chemistry Made Simple podcast community.

Check out the Chemistry Made Simple academy

Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast and get more from each episode. patreon.com/chemistrymadesimple


Prefer to say a quick 'thank you'? You can buy me a coffee if that's your jam.

2025-09-15 8 min
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