How to teach electron configurations

By Tim Jolliff2023-03-06T11:22:00

Three diagram showing how electron shells and orbits relate to the periodic table

Source: © Dan Bright

Everything you need to help your post-16 students understand orbitals and shells

Everything you need to help your post-16 students understand orbitals and shells. Use the poster, fact sheet and worksheet to ensure they have an accurate understanding of the electron configuration in atoms and ions. Use the accompanying activity to check your post-16 learners’ understanding by asking them to correct and improve incorrect electron configurations.

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