Elektronikonfiguraatiot
Elektronikonfiguraatiot, often translated as electronic configurations, describe the arrangement of electrons within an atom or molecule. This arrangement is governed by fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, most notably the Aufbau principle, Hund's rule, and the Pauli exclusion principle. Electrons occupy specific energy levels and orbitals, which are regions of space where an electron is most likely to be found.
These orbitals are categorized into types: s, p, d, and f, each with a distinct shape and
The Aufbau principle dictates that electrons fill the lowest energy orbitals first before occupying higher energy
Understanding electron configurations is crucial in chemistry as it helps predict an element's chemical behavior, its